Okinawa
NR 1952 · 67 min · ★ 5.6 · War, Action, Drama
On the eve of their return to the states, the crew of the U.S.S. Blake is unpleasantly surprised when their new captain, Lt. Commander Hale, announces that they've been reassigned to the upcoming invasion of Okinawa. With the news turning the crew against him, Hale must rise to the occasion to keep his men inline.
Directed by Leigh Jason · Written by Arthur A. Ross
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Pat O'Brien Lt. Cmdr. Hale -
Cameron Mitchell 'Grip' McCleary -
Richard Denning Lt. Phillips -
Rhys Williams Robby Roberg - J James Dobson Emerson
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Richard Benedict Delgado - R Rudy Robles Felix
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Norman Budd Smith -
George A. Cooper Yeoman -
Alan Dexter Chief Pharmacist's Mate -
H.W. Gim Japanese Submariner
Make it a double feature
2h 25m togetherBoth from Leigh Jason.
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