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Wake Island

Wake Island

Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!

In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Wake Island
  • Genres: War, Action, Drama
  • Release Date: 1942-08-11
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (25 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.845
  • Languages: Japanese, English

Cast & Crew

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

as Maj. Geoffrey Caton

Macdonald Carey

Macdonald Carey

as Lt. Bruce Cameron

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

as Pvt. Joe Doyle

William Bendix

William Bendix

as Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

as Shad McClosky

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

as Cmdr. Roberts

Mikhail Rasumny

Mikhail Rasumny

as Ivan Probenzky

Rod Cameron

Rod Cameron

as Capt. Pete Lewis

Bill Goodwin

Bill Goodwin

as Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)

Damian O'Flynn

Damian O'Flynn

as Capt. Bill Patrick

Gallery

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Keywords

japanworld war iipearl harborinfantrymarine corpsu.s. navyjunglepacific islandpacific theaterwake island

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wake Island?

Wake Island is a War, Action, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1942-08-11.

Who are the main actors in Wake Island?

The main cast includes Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, Robert Preston, William Bendix, Albert Dekker, .

Where can I watch Wake Island online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Wake Island is available.

Is Wake Island based on a true story?

Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!

What is the IMDb rating of Wake Island?

Wake Island has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 25 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Wake Island?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Wake Island?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Wake Island filmed?

Wake Island was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Wake Island?

The total runtime of Wake Island is 87 minutes.

Is Wake Island suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Wake Island?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Wake Island.

Does Wake Island have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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