The Fighting Seabees(1944)
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The Fighting Seabees 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.
The Fighting Seabees (1944) is a drama, action and war film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on January 27, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe and William Frawley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- Æneas MacKenzie, Borden Chase, Borden Chase
- Cinematographer:
- William Bradford
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Fighting Seabees Cast & Crew
Main 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
Addison Richards
as Capt. Joyce
- Jay Norris
Jay Norris
as Joe Brick
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Æneas MacKenzie, Borden Chase and Borden Chase.
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The Fighting Seabees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Fighting Seabees – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fighting Seabees online?
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The Fighting Seabees (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fighting Seabees?
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The main cast of The Fighting Seabees (1944) includes John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley and Leonid Kinskey. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fighting Seabees released?
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The Fighting Seabees was released on January 27, 1944 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Fighting Seabees worth watching?
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The Fighting Seabees (1944) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.