The Fighting Seabees
"The thrilling story of America's supermen!"
Originally released in 1944. The Fighting Seabees is a drama/action film. directed by Edward Ludwig.
Starring John Wayne, Susan Hayward, and Dennis O'Keefe
Synopsis
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (50 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan
Susan Hayward
as Constance Chesley
Dennis O'Keefe
as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
William Frawley
as Eddie Powers
Leonid Kinskey
as Johnny Novasky
J.M. Kerrigan
as Sawyer Collins
Grant Withers
as Whanger Spreckles
Paul Fix
as Ding Jacobs
Ben Welden
as Yump Lumkin
William Forrest
as Lt. Tom Kerrick
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fighting Seabees about?
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks b...
Who directed The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees was directed by Edward Ludwig.
How long is The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Fighting Seabees released?
The Fighting Seabees was released on January 27, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fighting Seabees?
The main cast of The Fighting Seabees includes John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley, Leonid Kinskey.