Flying Leathernecks(1951)
From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!
Flying Leathernecks Synopsis
Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.
Flying Leathernecks (1951) is a war, action and drama film directed by Nicholas Ray, released on August 28, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor and Janis Carter. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers:
- Beirne Lay Jr., Edmund Grainger, James Edward Grant
- Producers:
- Edmund Grainger
- Cinematographer:
- William E. Snyder
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Flying Leathernecks (1951) Trailer
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Flying Leathernecks (1951) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Flying Leathernecks
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Bombing the Japanese Convoy
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Jigsaw 4, They're on Your Tail!
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Flying Leathernecks Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert Ryan
as Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don Taylor
as Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis Carter
as Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen
as MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William Harrigan
as Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James Bell
as Colonel
Barry Kelley
as Brigadier General
Maurice Jara
as Shorty Vegay
Adam Williams
as Lt. Bert Malotke
- James Dobson
James Dobson
as Lt. Pudge McCabe
Carleton Young
as Col. Riley
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray, written by Beirne Lay Jr., Edmund Grainger and James Edward Grant, produced by Edmund Grainger.
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Flying Leathernecks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 75 ratings.
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Flying Leathernecks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flying Leathernecks online?
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Flying Leathernecks (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Flying Leathernecks?
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The main cast of Flying Leathernecks (1951) includes John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter and Jay C. Flippen. The film was directed by Nicholas Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flying Leathernecks released?
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Flying Leathernecks was released on August 28, 1951 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Flying Leathernecks worth watching?
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Flying Leathernecks (1951) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flying Leathernecks?
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