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!"
Originally released in 1951. Flying Leathernecks is a war/action film. directed by Nicholas Ray.
Starring John Wayne, Robert Ryan, and Don Taylor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (67 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Leathernecks about?
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...
Who directed Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Flying Leathernecks released?
Flying Leathernecks was released on August 28, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flying Leathernecks?
The main cast of Flying Leathernecks includes John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter, Jay C. Flippen.