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Flying Leathernecks |  | Director: Nicholas Ray
Actors: John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Jay C. Flippen, Janis Carter
Studio: RKO
Category: Movie
Buy New: $2.99
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Rating:  14 reviews
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 103 Minutes
ASIN: B000NPRW7G
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1951
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| Synopsis:
John Wayne is a no-nonsense WWII squadron leader whose unforgiving style clashes with that of his fellow officer, Robert Ryan. But when called into action over Guadalcanal, he bravely leads his men to victory and earns the respect of all. Featuring Academy Award-winner Wayne ("Stagecoach," "True Grit," "The Searchers"), Oscar-nominee Robert Ryan ("Crossfire," "The Wild Bunch," "Bad Day at Black Rock") and Jay C. Flippin ("Cat Ballou"). Directed by Oscar-nominee Nicholas Ray ("Rebel Without a Cause"). Outstanding aerial combat footage. |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
 Flying Leathernecks!!........cool flying.........go Marines February 23, 2004
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
Flying Leathernecks is one of my favorite war dramas to watch on a boring, rainy, summer day. John Wayne is a Marine avatior who drives his men to the edge during training and in the war, installing hatred in their hearts againist him, especially his second in command, played by Robert Ryan, who clashes with Wayne, but goes easy on the squad. Later in the movie, Wayne teaches Ryan the importance of being hard and rough on the squad. This movies should have got some Oscar nominations for
Best Actor: John Wayne
Best Cinematography
Best Supporting Actor: Robert Ryan and for
Best Special Effects.
If you were in the Marine Corps, and if you want to see some old war planes, like Corsairs, Wildcats, a PBY seaplane, and a real harsh look at what Marine Corps pilots went through in WWII, give this movie a try. I recemend it to anyone who served in the Marines, John Wayne fans, and models buffs. Semper Fi Go Marines.
Turning the Tide against the Japanese March 2, 2008
Jan Peczkis (Chicago IL, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This movie depicts a time when Pearl Harbor had just been several months ago and Japanese aggression was still on the ascendancy. Major Kirby (John Wayne) is in command of a group of Marine pilots on Guadalcanal. The men are stuck in a miserable jungle, beset by frequent rains. Japanese air raids destroy some of their airplanes on the ground, and too many others are lost in aerial combat. The men are overworked to the breaking point. Besides, their precarious position may be overrun by the Japanese at any time.
While dealing with a rival commander, Major Kirby turns things around. In time, he leads an attack which cripples the Japanese naval forces in the area. He and his fellow pilots also have to fend off Japanese kamikaze attacks.
Kirby's excellent performance results in his elevation in rank to Lieutenant Colonel. He returns to the US, where he gets to see his wife and son. The American High Command has new plans for him...
One of his better war films February 25, 2007
Lizbeth Roper (Cresson, Texas United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
John plays a hard-nosed squadron commander in this war film who isn't well received or looked upon by the members of the squadron. But, over time the reasons for his treatment of the fliers as well as why he tackles the problems and situations at hand come to be respected and understood by all. In the end, he becomes the hero and and the tactics and stratagies of the squadron are successful and become the standard for all flying squadrons. A must see for John Wayne fans!
It is tough to order friends into "harm's way." August 13, 2010
Michael A Neulander (VA)
As a retired army officer and an adjunct history professor I thought it was important to review what I consider the best war movies depicting the challenges of leadership and the command of men.
"The Flying Leathernecks" is one of the best movies at depicting how a good leader puts the mission before his personal relationships, even when it involves friends. I always liked John Wayne in war movies more than in westerns. This movie is similar in theme to another of the "Duke's" movie "In Harm's Way."
Major Daniel Kirby (John Wayne) takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin Robert Ryan). Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed. This movie is great at depicting the importance of a leader serving as a mentor to prepare subordinates of increasing leadership responsibility.
flying leathernecks September 6, 2001
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is one of the finest of the DUKES WWII movies which exemplifies the American fighting mans indominatable wills to endure and win above all odds
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