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Headin' for God's Country
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Headin' for God's Country

1943-08-26 · 78 min · ★ 8.0

Action · Drama · War

In this anti-Japanese WW II propaganda film, Japanese invaders attempt to raid Alaska and are totally obliterated. The trouble begins when a stranger visits a small town and tells them that the U.S. is going to be taken over by a powerful country. The story turns out to be true when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. The town then rises up and slaughters a Japanese raiding party.

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Directors
William Morgan
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William LundiganWilliam LundiganMichael Banyan
Virginia DaleVirginia DaleLaurie Lane
Harry DavenportHarry DavenportClem Adams
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonAlbert Ness
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsDistrict Commissioner
John F. HamiltonJohn F. HamiltonHilary Higgins
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffHugo Higgins
Wade CrosbyWade CrosbyJim Talbot
Skelton KnaggsSkelton KnaggsJeff
John BleiferJohn BleiferNickolai
Eddy WallerEddy WallerHank
Charles LungWillie Soba
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsChuck
Eddie LeeGim Lung
James B. LeongJames B. LeongJapanese Officer
Anna Q. NilssonAnna Q. NilssonMrs. Nilsson
Ace the Wonder DogAce the Wonder DogFlash

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