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Bataan (1943)

Bataan (1943)
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In 1942, Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer and the United States Office of War Information collaborated on Bataan with the official goal to increase public understanding of World War II. The first war film to take place entirely on the battlefield -- with no scenes of the soldiers on leave, depictions of the home front, or flashbacks to pre-war civilian life -- Bataan prepared its wartime audience for American casualties. Its Alamo-esque storyline emphasized the value of such sacrifice and its diverse group of soldiers --compiled of all ranks, races, classes, ages, and creeds -- portrayed this effort as the duty of all men. It is a depiction of altruism and national unity that both inspired public support of the War and served as the template for World War II films throughout the forties and into the present. ~ Aubry Anne D'Arminio, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert TaylorGeorge Murphy, (more)
Director(s):
Tay Garnett
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
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Synopsis of Bataan

In 1942, Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer and the United States Office of War Information collaborated on Bataan with the official goal to increase public understanding of World War II. The first war film to take place entirely on the battlefield -- with no scenes of the soldiers on leave, depictions of the home front, or flashbacks to pre-war civilian life -- Bataan prepared its wartime audience for American casualties. Its Alamo-esque storyline emphasized the value of such sacrifice and its diverse group of soldiers --compiled of all ranks, races, classes, ages, and creeds -- portrayed this effort as the duty of all men. It is a depiction of altruism and national unity that both inspired public support of the War and served as the template for World War II films throughout the forties and into the present. ~ Aubry Anne D'Arminio, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
114 mins

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Director(s):
Tay Garnett
Writer(s):
Robert D. Andrews
Producer(s):
Irving Starr
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Questionable for Children, War Violence)
Categories:
War
Bataan Awards:
  • 1943 - NCP - Award
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Robert P.

This is a Classic Black & White movie taking place in Bataan Philippines during WWII. Well made. Really enjoyed it.

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Kenneth R.

A real classic if there ever was one. Check out the young Desi Arnez. Robert Taylor does a great job along with all the other great charactor actors featured in this film. Have watched this one many times and it remains one of my all time favorites from the WWII period, right along with Wake Island.

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Tim S.

One of the those rousing, patriotic, fight to the last manly man against overwhelming odds kinda movies. Despite some hokey, fast motion action against robotic, carbon copy Japanese, it's worth a look, especially of you remember that it was made during the war, to boost morale, and inspire young men to take the fight to the Axis foe.

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