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John Williams
Original Music Composer -
Erik Cord
Stunts -
Bill Saito
Stunts -
Robert Swink
Editor -
Gary Combs
Stunts -
Charlie Picerni
Stunts -
Walter Mirisch
Producer -
James Winburn
Stunts
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John Chard 5/16/2024 3:22:12 PM
They sacrifice themselves like samurai, these Americans. A critical part of WWII gets the big epic cinematic treatment, with all star casting and lots of noise. Though purporting to be exactly how things were during this particular battle, a pinch of salt is also needed. Much of the film is taken up with laying foundations for the air-sea engagement of the title, political posturing and military machinations are joined by needless sub-plots. The dialogue is often cheese laden, some characterisations equally so, while the splicing of real life footage and other war movie moments start to detract. However, the last third of film is thrilling and worth waiting for, a whirl of battle action as the Pacific conflict comes vividly to life both visually and aurally. 6.5/10
Charlton Heston
Capt. Matthew GarthTom Selleck
Aide to Capt. Cyril SimardRobert Mitchum
Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.Cliff Robertson
Cmdr. JessopJames Coburn
Capt. Vinton MaddoxRobert Ito
Cmdr. Minoru GendaErik Estrada
Pilot "Chili Bean" RamosPat Morita
Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka