During World War II, a group of American soldiers find themselves stranded on a Pacific island. As they struggle to survive and maintain their sanity, they face various challenges such as enemy soldiers, shark attacks, and diseases like malaria. With limited resources and constant danger, the soldiers must rely on their training and ingenuity to stay alive.
Battle for Haditha is a powerful and intense portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 2005 incident in which a group of American Marines are involved in the killing of Iraqi civilians following a roadside bomb attack. The film explores the moral and psychological consequences of war and the complexities of the conflict in Iraq.
Hell to Eternity is a biography/drama/war film based on the true story of Japanese-American Marine Guy Gabaldon, who singlehandedly captured over one thousand enemy soldiers during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. The film depicts Gabaldon's journey from his troubled childhood in a Japanese internment camp in California to his valor in the war.
Beach Red is a visceral portrayal of the brutal reality of war, focusing on the experiences of a group of US Marines fighting against the Japanese Army on a Pacific island. The film dives deep into the psychological and physical toll of combat, highlighting the sacrifices and struggles of the soldiers.
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.
Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.
A wealthy young American, bred to class distinction and racial intolerance, enters the Marines during the First World War. In the course of his training and his experiences in the trenches fighting, being wounded by, and being hospitalized with Germans, he comes to a recognition of the equality and brotherhood of men.
Bob Brent, a young Marine from Arkansas, impresses his comrades with his singing ability, and they pitch in to send him to New York to compete in an amateur contest. Success in the contest, however, sets him up for trouble in romance, in his career, and with the Corps.
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.
"Lucky" Davis, a ladies-man and a devil-may-care U. S. Marine Sergeant, is leading a Marine-squadron on an expedition through a Phillipine jungle where an outlaw bandit is leading a guerilla-war rebellion. Their assignment is to rescue a group of children from an island mission that has been cut off from all communication. It comes as a bit of a surprise when Davis discovers that the "children" are a group of 18-25 year-old girls blissfully bathing in a pool while awaiting rescue.
Two Marine pilots vie for romance and glory.
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.
Strictly G.I. is a comedic short film set during World War II. It follows a singer who is enlisted in the military and faces various humorous situations and challenges. The film highlights the morale-boosting role of entertainment during wartime.
Successful but costly invasions of the Japanese-held islands of Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, in the Mariannas chain.
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