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Flying Leathernecks

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on BBC Two England

Today's Saturday Matinée is a Second World War action drama, starring John Wayne and Robert Ryan. Guadalcanal, 1942. US fighter pilots battle against the Japanese but back at base, tensions are increasing over the dictatorial methods of tough commander Dan Kirby.
Director Nicholas Ray (1951. PG)
(S) Films: pp 54-57 ★★

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wayne
Unknown:
Robert Ryan.
Unknown:
Dan Kirby.
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Source: Radio Times

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