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Flying Leathernecks

Movie 1951 TMDB 5.8/10 Released

Major Daniel Kirby 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. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Flying Leathernecks is a movie first shown in 1951. Runtime is 102 minutes. Status: Released. Genres: War, Action, Drama. TMDB score 5.8/10 from 75 votes.

102mRuntime
75TMDB votes

Title details

Type
Movie
Original title
Flying Leathernecks
Release year
1951
Release date
August 28, 1951
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Genres
War, Action, Drama
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Director
Nicholas Ray
TMDB rating
5.8/10 (75 votes)
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Official trailers

Flying Leathernecks (1951) Original Trailer [FHD]

Flying Leathernecks

Bombing the Japanese Convoy

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Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe

Janis Carter

Janis Carter

Joan Kirby

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief

William Harrigan

William Harrigan

Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran

James Bell

James Bell

Colonel

Barry Kelley

Barry Kelley

Brigadier General

Maurice Jara

Maurice Jara

Shorty Vegay

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Lt. Bert Malotke

J

James Dobson

Lt. Pudge McCabe

Carleton Young

Carleton Young

Col. Riley

Michael St. Angel

Michael St. Angel

Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer

Brett King

Brett King

1st Lt. Ernie Stark

G

Gordon Gebert

Tommy Kirby

H

Hal Bokar

Lt. Deal (uncredited)

B

Barry Brooks

Squadron Commander (uncredited)

C

Charles Brunner

Charlie's Father (uncredited)

Characters

  • Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby voiced by John Wayne
  • Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin voiced by Robert Ryan
  • Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe voiced by Don Taylor
  • Joan Kirby voiced by Janis Carter
  • MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief voiced by Jay C. Flippen
  • Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran voiced by William Harrigan
  • Colonel voiced by James Bell
  • Brigadier General voiced by Barry Kelley
  • Shorty Vegay voiced by Maurice Jara
  • Lt. Bert Malotke voiced by Adam Williams
  • Lt. Pudge McCabe voiced by James Dobson
  • Col. Riley voiced by Carleton Young
  • Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer voiced by Michael St. Angel
  • 1st Lt. Ernie Stark voiced by Brett King
  • Tommy Kirby voiced by Gordon Gebert
  • Lt. Deal (uncredited) voiced by Hal Bokar
  • Squadron Commander (uncredited) voiced by Barry Brooks
  • Charlie's Father (uncredited) voiced by Charles Brunner

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