'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders (1943)
Genre: War
Duration: 88 minuten
Alternative title: Gung Ho!
Country:
United States
Directed by: Ray Enright
Stars: Robert Mitchum, Randolph Scott and Grace McDonald
IMDb score:
6,0 (1.791)
Releasedate: 20 December 1943
'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders plot
"U.S. Marine Raiders in Action...Blasting Their Way To Tokyo!"
Reconstruction of an event that took place during World War II when headlines screamed 'Makin Taken'. This meant the recapture of a strategically important island in the Pacific by a group of Marines led by Colonel Evans Carlson, nicknamed Colonel Thorwald. After thorough training, these marines, the so-called Raiders, sail to their target where a fierce and bloody battle ensues that should lead to victory.
Actors and actresses
Colonel Thorwald
John Harbison
Cpl. Kurt Richter
Lieutenant C.J. Cristoforos
Leo 'Transport' Andreof
'Pig iron' Matthews
Lt Roland Browning
Larry O'Ryan
Capt. Dunphy
McBride
Reviews & comments
Moviestar1979
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- 1671 messages
- 975 votes
A reasonable war film that tells the story of a group of marines who volunteer to fight against the Japanese.
They all have to go through a tough training, and realize that this mission can also cost them their lives.
In total, about 15,000 people participate.
But how many will return safely?
2.5 *
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