Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend

Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend

1976 · 47 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

A tribute documentary on the most decorated U.S. Marine, General Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller.

Directed by John Ford · Written by Jay Simms

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