Flying Leathernecks
From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Flying Leathernecks
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
- Release Date: 1951-08-28
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Rating: 5.9/10 (65 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8368
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
John Wayne
as Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert Ryan
as Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don Taylor
as Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis Carter
as Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen
as MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William Harrigan
as Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James Bell
as Colonel
Barry Kelley
as Brigadier General
Maurice Jara
as Shorty Vegay
Adam Williams
as Lt. Bert Malotke
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Leathernecks?▼
Flying Leathernecks is a War, Action, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1951-08-28.
Who are the main actors in Flying Leathernecks?▼
The main cast includes John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter, Jay C. Flippen, .
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Is Flying Leathernecks based on a true story?▼
From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!
What is the IMDb rating of Flying Leathernecks?▼
Flying Leathernecks has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 65 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Flying Leathernecks?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Flying Leathernecks?▼
The soundtrack was composed by RKO Radio Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Flying Leathernecks filmed?▼
Flying Leathernecks was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Flying Leathernecks?▼
The total runtime of Flying Leathernecks is 102 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Flying Leathernecks?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Flying Leathernecks.
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