Midway
"The glory, the suspense, the spectacular drama of the men who won the most decisive naval battle in our history!"
Originally released in 1976. Midway is a action/drama film. directed by Jack Smight. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, and James Coburn
Synopsis
This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (311 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$100M
25.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Capt. Matthew Garth
Henry Fonda
as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
James Coburn
as Capt. Vinton Maddox
Glenn Ford
as Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Hal Holbrook
as Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort
Robert Mitchum
as Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
ToshirΕ Mifune
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Cliff Robertson
as Cmdr. Jessop
Robert Wagner
as Lt.Cmdr. Blake
Robert Webber
as Admiral Jack Fletcher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $100,000,000
Production Companies
- The Mirisch Company
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway about?
This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Who directed Midway?
Midway was directed by Jack Smight.
How long is Midway?
Midway has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Midway released?
Midway was released on June 18, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midway?
The main cast of Midway includes Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook.
Is Midway worth watching?
Midway has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 311 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.