Wake Island (1942) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Wake Island
Year
1942
Running time
87 min.
Country
United States
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Synopsis
In November 1941, Major Caton takes command of the small Marine garrison on Wake Island. His tendency toward spit and polish upsets the men's tropical lassitude, but Pearl Harbor changes everything. Soon the island is attacked and the Marines pull together day by day; but how long can they hold out?
Awards
1942: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Best Movie, Director, Actor (William Bendix), Screenplay
1942: Film Critics Circle of New York: Best Director. 2 Nominations
1942: New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC): Best Director. 2 nominations
1942: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Films (In alphabetical order).
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