Wake Island
"Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!"
Originally released in 1942. Wake Island is a war/action film. directed by John Farrow. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, and Robert Preston
Synopsis
In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Donlevy
as Maj. Geoffrey Caton
Macdonald Carey
as Lt. Bruce Cameron
Robert Preston
as Pvt. Joe Doyle
William Bendix
as Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall
Albert Dekker
as Shad McClosky
Walter Abel
as Cmdr. Roberts
Mikhail Rasumny
as Ivan Probenzky
Rod Cameron
as Capt. Pete Lewis
Bill Goodwin
as Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)
Damian O'Flynn
as Capt. Bill Patrick
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake Island about?
In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Who directed Wake Island?
Wake Island was directed by John Farrow.
How long is Wake Island?
Wake Island has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Wake Island released?
Wake Island was released on August 11, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wake Island?
The main cast of Wake Island includes Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, Robert Preston, William Bendix, Albert Dekker.