Flying Leathernecks
1951 ‧ War/Action ‧ 1h 42m
As the new commanding officer of a squadron of Marine pilots, Maj. Daniel Kirby (John Wayne), a stern and strict leader, cannot believe the lack of discipline exhibited by the soldiers. As the men resist Kirby's harsh adherence to orders, Capt....
Release date: August 28, 1951 (USA)
Director: Nicholas Ray
Story by: Kenneth Gamet
Distributed by: Netflix and RKO Pictures
Box office: $2.6 million (U.S. rentals)
Production company: RKO Radio Pictures
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A blatant pro-war movie that Hughes cared about and Ray did not, Ray disagreed with the film's politics and was said to get Robert Ryan to intentionally overact ...