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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
as of 9/9/2010 04:50 CDT details
Seller: Amazon Video On Demand
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 25717
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 103 Minutes
ASIN: B000NPRW7G
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1951
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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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 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.
 Marine Aviation of WWII June 17, 2009
James (North Carolina, USA)
It's Marines, Marines and more Marines in this action adventure of WWII. John Wayne and Robert Ryan star as the commander and executive officer of VFM 247 fighter squadron assigned to fight it out on the island of Guadalcanal with close air support for ground troops, but Wayne and Ryan are constantly at odds as to how to manage this group of young college aviators. The movie resembles the story of Pappy Boyington and the Black Sheep squadron, VMF 214, but with more antagonism and less humor. There is plenty of action in this movie and lots of authentic combat footage.
Wayne and Ryan are not at their best in this movie for they simply do not fit the profile of typical Marine officers and the story line tends to drag. If you like action movies with plenty of combat, then this movie will please you. If you are looking for more of a story about historical events then this film may disappoint but its worth a one time see. Overall the film is average and not John Wayne at his best.
NOTE: This movie is available as a double feature set along with "They Were Expendable". Recommend buying it this way instead of singularly.
NICHOLAS RAY, OPUS 6 March 12, 2008
wdanthemanw (Geneva, Switzerland)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
*** 1951. Directed by Nicholas Ray and produced by Howard Hughes, RKO's owner at that time. John Wayne and Robert Ryan don't agree with the way to handle the young pilots of the Wildcats squadron during the battle of Guadalcanal. A lot of actual World War II footage, a few air battles but no Nicholas Ray in the picture here except maybe in the scenes between Wayne and Ryan. Average.
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...
Flying Leathernecks May 7, 2007
David A. Davis (Santa Cruz, Ca. USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love all of the Dukes movies. This is in my collection but it is not one of his best. If you are a John Wayne fan, buy it anyway.
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