Movies and TvShows featuring "united-states-marine-corps" theme.

Gomer Pyle, a naive and slow-witted but lovable Marine private, struggles to adapt to military life at Camp Henderson in California. His unconventional ways and unique perspective often lead to humorous situations and clashes with his drill sergeant. Gomer tries his best to navigate through the challenges of the Marine Corps while bringing his own brand of humor to the base.

The Lieutenant is an American television series, the first created by Gene Roddenberry. It aired on NBC on Saturday evenings in the 1963–1964 television schedule. It was produced by Arena Productions, one of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's most successful in-house production companies of the 1960s. Situated at Camp Pendleton, the West Coast base of the U.S. Marine Corps, The Lieutenant focuses on the men of the Corps in peace time with a Cold War backdrop. The title character is Second Lieutenant William Tiberius Rice, a rifle platoon leader and one of the training instructors at Camp Pendleton. An hour-long drama, The Lieutenant explores the lives of enlisted Marines and general officers alike. The series was released on DVD in two half-season sets by the Warner Archive Collection on August 14, 2012.

When a marine colonel finds himself on a flight that is hijacked by terrorists, he must use his military skills to take down the villains and ensure the safety of the passengers. With action-packed scenes including shootouts and a high-stakes landing, this movie is a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Strategic Command follows a former Marine who is forced back into action when a terrorist group hijacks an airplane and plans to unleash a deadly biological weapon. With time running out, he and his team must race against the clock to stop the terrorists and save innocent lives.

In this charming film, wealthy Irish immigrant Anthony J. Drexel Biddle marries Cordelia, a headstrong woman who helps him find the true meaning of family and happiness. Filled with musical numbers, comedy, and romance, 'The Happiest Millionaire' is a delightful celebration of love and eccentricity.

Experience the historic confrontation at Kabul airport as the United States withdraws its troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban seizes the city. Witness the desperate evacuation of Afghan citizens in the face of religious extremism and the chaotic aftermath of the American occupation.

Documentary short film depicting the harrowing battle between the U.S. Marines and the Japanese for control of the Pacific island of Tarawa. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Archives and Records Administration in 2005.

A film about male bonding. At the end of WW I, two Americans befriend a simple minded German and win him over into becoming an American. All three are still peacetime officers in the US Marines when an unscrupulous character steals Boyd's girl and his two buddies go off to rescue her. When they don't come back, Boyd goes after them to rescue all. This is all done in flashback from a court martial trial for desertion.

This short film shows U.S. Marines in training at a number of unidentified bases, with a focus on hand-to-hand combat.

A Marine sacrifices his adopted son and his girlfriend so that they might find a new and more prosperous life.

Witness their story through the eyes and lenses of Marine combat cameramen in this stunning and unforgettable collection of authentic, historical film footage. From bloody beaches and dense jungles to barren hilltops, follow the Marines into battle and observe the most legendary engagements in Marine Corps history. Experience firsthand the war in the Pacific - tremendous in scale, costly in life, forever imprinted on the minds and hearts of those who were there. Never before had the world seen such heroism and self-sacrifice as was exhibited by Marines in the pivotal battles of World War II - including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and many more. Also included are summaries of some of the key events and personalities of the war against Germany in the European theater.

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.

The father of a star football player at Annapolis wants his son to follow the family pattern and join the Marines.