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Flying Leathernecks

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.

1951 |1h 42m |  War, Action, Drama

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John Wayne

Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby

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Robert Ryan

Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin

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Janis Carter

Joan Kirby

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Jay C. Flippen

MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief

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William Harrigan

Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran

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James Bell

Colonel

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Barry Kelley

Brigadier General

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Maurice Jara

Shorty Vegay

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Adam Williams

Lt. Bert Malotke

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Carleton Young

Col. Riley

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Michael St. Angel

Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer

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James Craven

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Victor Cutler

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Gail Davis

Virginia Blithe (uncredited)

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Sam Edwards

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Fred Graham

MP Sergeant (uncredited)

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Chuck Hamilton

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Milton Kibbee

Indian Affairs Clerk (uncredited)

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Mona Knox

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Keith Larsen

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Harry Lauter

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John Mitchum

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Hugh Sanders

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Milburn Stone

Fleet CIC Radio Operator (uncredited)

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Harlan Warde

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Dick Wessel

Mess Sergeant (uncredited)

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Mack Williams

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Chuck Courtney

3rd Pilot Replacement (uncredited)

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Status

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Language

English

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