Movies and TvShows featuring "guadalcanal" theme.

The Pacific is a dramatic miniseries that chronicles the experiences of three U.S. Marines during the Pacific campaign against the Japanese in World War II. As they navigate the brutal realities of war, they face violence, combat fatigue, death, and the challenges of comradeship in the face of adversity.

During World War II, U.S. Marine Private Robert Witt is AWOL and living with Melanesian natives. He is found and imprisoned but later joins his unit. The soldiers of C Company, 25th Infantry Division, land on Guadalcanal and prepare to take Hill 210, a key Japanese position. The soldiers face heavy resistance, and tensions arise among them. Captain Staros and Lieutenant Colonel Tall clash over a frontal assault on the Japanese bunker. The men eventually succeed in taking the bunker and are rewarded with leave. Private Bell receives a letter from his wife, who wants a divorce. Captain Staros is relieved of command and offered a position in Washington, D.C. The soldiers continue their patrols and encounter a Japanese column, resulting in the death of Private Coombs and Private Witt. The company receives a new commanding officer, Captain Bosche, and eventually leaves Guadalcanal.

The movie is set in the Pacific War during World War II and focuses on the career and leadership of Admiral William F. Halsey. It explores his strategic decisions, code breaking efforts, and the battles he fought, including the Battle of Guadalcanal. The movie also highlights his retirement and the impact of his career on the American Navy.

Guadalcanal Diary follows the harrowing experiences of a group of American soldiers as they fight for survival and victory in the Pacific Theater. The film portrays the intense jungle warfare, courageous acts, and the human cost of war. It showcases the camaraderie among the soldiers and highlights their bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.

During World War II, a squadron of Marine aviators fight against the Japanese forces in the Pacific, facing danger and personal challenges.

During World War II, a marine sergeant recalls his escapades in the South Seas, including romantic rivalries, military trials, and battles with Japanese soldiers.

During World War II, a group of soldiers engage in a brutal battle while stationed on the Island of Guadalcanal. The film explores the psychological and emotional toll of war on the soldiers.

Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal. Because of his heroism and the fact that he is still alive, he becomes a Medal of Honor hero. He returns to train new recruits for the Marines and falls for a girl named Peggy. When training and marriage leave him with an empty feeling, he decides on a transfer back to the front lines. Soon he will find that marriage and life will change his outlook on the grueling battles that lie ahead.

A Marine major (Pat O'Brien) looks out for his captain (Robert Ryan) on Guadalcanal and in Australia.

Fifteen critical battles that changed the outcome of a world at war and altered our destinies—forever! Now, from the vantage point of 50 years after, from files opened for the first time, from action films and battle footage never seen on video before, watch the course of history change.

Victory at Sea is a documentary series about the naval battles of World War II, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of various nations' navies. From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of the Atlantic, this series provides a comprehensive look at the pivotal moments that determined the outcome of the war.

A soldier is expected to never question the actions of his commanding officer, but when a Marine sees his CO breaking the law, he finds himself facing a difficult dilemma in this provocative war drama.

On the Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942, the famed 1st Marine Division — the oldest, largest and most decorated division of the U.S. Marine Corps — defeated Japanese forces in a turning point of WWII. This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who took part in the historic fight.

A stop-motion animated account of the 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.

In August 1942 US Marines storm ashore on the Japanese-held island of Guadalcanal. The six-month campaign that follows is brutal and becomes etched in Marine legend.