Master of the thick-as-a-brick paperback pot-boiler, Leon Uris always lathered on plenty of soap with his sweeping historical sagas, and this all-star and “up-and-comers” ensemble adaptation of his World War II epic hearts his mark. The even hand of master director Raoul Walsh matches all the swoons with stoic sacrifice which created a smash-hit war flick that broke hearts and busted box offices. The film follows the triumphs and tragedies endured by a group of Marines making their way to boot camp, through their grueling training and ultimate fateful, fatal mission in the Pacific. Thanks to the bevy of curvaceous complications, our boys have all kinds of encounters along the way. Starring Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Nancy Olson, James Whitmore, Tab Hunter, Anne Francis, Dorothy Malone, L.Q. Jones, Raymond Massey, Mona Freeman and Fess Parker. Raoul Walsh’s scope and scale is brought to fine focus thanks to this Marine trim 1080p HD presentation. 16×9 Letterbox |
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