Documentary short film depicting the harrowing battle between the U.S. Marines and the Japanese for control of the Pacific island of Tarawa. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Archives and Records Administration in 2005.
With the Marines at Tarawa (1944) is a documentary and war film directed by Richard Brooks, released on March 2, 1944 with a runtime of 18m. It stars William Lundigan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Directed by Richard Brooks.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 12 ratings.
With just about every Governmental agency behind it, this is clearly designed for US domestic consumption to bolster morale ahead of the looming D-Day - and it doesn't pull it's punches. On the other side of the world, a squad of marines is gathered on the deck of a destroyer attending a church service. They are aware that next day, they are to embark on a perilous mission to dispossess the Japanese of an airfield…
Reviewed on February 7, 2024
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The main cast of With the Marines at Tarawa (1944) includes William Lundigan. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
With the Marines at Tarawa was released on March 2, 1944 and runs for 18m.
With the Marines at Tarawa (1944) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
