6.8Destroyer · 1943
Destroyer (1943) is a Adventure / Drama / War film directed by William A. Seiter, starring Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford, Edgar Buchanan.
AdventureDramaWar
6.8Overview
Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
Cast
Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford, Edgar Buchanan, Marguerite Chapman, Regis Toomey, Warren Ashe, Leo Gorcey, Edward Brophy
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What is "Destroyer" about?
Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
When was "Destroyer" released?
Destroyer was released in 1943.
Who stars in "Destroyer"?
The cast includes Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford, Edgar Buchanan, Marguerite Chapman.
