Fighting Coast Guard (1951)
The Coast Guard is highlighted in this propaganda drama set during WW II. In addition to the usual blend of romance and military adventure, the film also features an interesting glimpse in to the training of the young Guards as they prepare for war. The story centers around a crew of shipyard workers who, upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, immediately sign up for the Coast Guard's officer training program. The crew also dupes their shipyard boss into joining. After their training they are sent into the South Pacific to fight. The film contains actual battle footage. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Brian Donlevy, Forrest Tucker, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joseph Kane
Synopsis of Fighting Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is highlighted in this propaganda drama set during WW II. In addition to the usual blend of romance and military adventure, the film also features an interesting glimpse in to the training of the young Guards as they prepare for war. The story centers around a crew of shipyard workers who, upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, immediately sign up for the Coast Guard's officer training program. The crew also dupes their shipyard boss into joining. After their training they are sent into the South Pacific to fight. The film contains actual battle footage. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Fighting Coast Guard
- Brian Donlevy - Cmdr. McFarland
- John Russell - Barney Walker
- William Murphy - Sandy Jessup
- Steve Brodie - Red Toon
- Tom Powers - Adm. Ryan
- Olin Howland - Desk Clerk
- Morris Ankrum - Navy Captain
- Roy Roberts - Capt. Gibbs
- Eric Pedersen - Civilian Wrestler
- Ella Raines - Louise Ryan
- Forrest Tucker - Bill Rourk
- Richard Jaeckel - Tony Jessup
- Martin Milner - Al Prescott
- Hugh O'Brian - Tom Peterson
- Jack Pennick - Coast Guardsman
- Damian O'Flynn - Capt. Adair
- James Flavin - Cmdr. Rogers
- Sandra Spence - Muriel
- The Sons of the Pioneers
- Director(s):
- Joseph Kane
- Writer(s):
- Kenneth Gamet
- Producer(s):
- Joseph Kane
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