5.9Flying Leathernecks · 1951
Flying Leathernecks (1951) is a War / Action / Drama film directed by Nicholas Ray, starring John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor.
WarActionDrama
5.9Overview
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.
Cast
John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter, Jay C. Flippen, William Harrigan, James Bell, Barry Kelley
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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 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.
When was "Flying Leathernecks" released?
Flying Leathernecks was released in 1951.
Who stars in "Flying Leathernecks"?
The cast includes John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter.
