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Wake Island   1942     3 stars    N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: John Farrow  
Cast: Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, Robert Preston, William Bendix, Albert Dekker, Walter Abel, Mikhail Rasumny, Rod Cameron, Bill Goodwin, Damian O'Flynn, Barbara Britton, Frank Albertson, Phillip Terry, Don Castle, Dane Clark

  Set shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Marines are sent to small Wake Island to hold off the Japanese advances. The action is nearly continuous as the Marines thwart one attack after another. This and other similar films were important in rallying the country behind the war effort and showing there is even victory in defeat. Academy Award nominations included Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor (William Bendix).



Cast
Brian Donlevy Major Geoffrey Caton
Macdonald Carey Lt. Bruce Cameron
Robert Preston Pvt. Joe Doyle
William Bendix Pvt. "Smacksie" Randall
Albert Dekker Shad McClosky
Walter Abel Cdr. Roberts
Mikhail Rasumny Ivan Probenzky
Rod Cameron Capt. Pete Lewis
Bill Goodwin Sgt. Higbee
Damian O'Flynn Capt. Bill Patrick
Barbara Britton Sally Cameron
Frank Albertson Johnny Rudd
Phillip Terry Pvt. "Cookie" Warren
Don Castle Pvt. Cunkle
Dane Clark Radioman "Sparks"

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Wake Island (1942)


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