Movies and TvShows featuring "war-in-the-pacific" theme.

PT 109 is a war drama movie that tells the gripping true story of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and his crew as they navigate through the treacherous waters of the South Pacific during World War II. When their PT boat is rammed by a Japanese destroyer, Kennedy must lead his men to safety, facing enemy fire, harsh conditions, and his own injured state. With limited supplies and no communication, they must rely on each other's courage and resilience to survive. This film showcases Kennedy's leadership and determination, foreshadowing his future role as the President of the United States.

December 7th is a documentary film that provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. It showcases the events leading up to the attack, the aerial assault on the naval base in Hawaii, the damage caused, and the efforts of the US Navy to salvage and repair the ships. The film also explores the impact of the attack on the people of Hawaii and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II.

It's June 1942 and the world's fate is about to be decided by a handful of pilots and their untested aircraft. Experience an inside look at the Battle of Midway, captured through rarely seen battle footage and firsthand accounts from its hero dive-bombing pilot, "Dusty" Kleiss. This is an hour-by-hour recount of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Take a closer look at how this desperately needed victory came about through the design of U.S. airplanes, the skill of the pilots, the element of surprise, and a stroke of luck.

This documentary provides an in-depth look at the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, exploring the historical background, the impact of the attack, and the subsequent war in the Pacific.

The Naked and the Dead is a drama war movie set during World War II. It follows a platoon of US Army soldiers as they navigate the challenges of jungle warfare. The movie explores themes of fear, military leadership, and the brutality of war. The plot centers around the experiences of the soldiers, their interactions with each other and with the enemy, and the psychological impact of the war. It portrays the harsh realities of war in the Pacific theater and provides a realistic depiction of life on the front lines.

By mid-1945, Hitler is dead and the war has ended in Europe. Halfway around the world, however, the fighting is still going strong on a small island in the Pacific. Okinawa was the site of the last battle of the last great war of the 20th century, with a casualty rate in the tens of thousands. Through it all, military cameramen risked their lives to film the conflict, from brutal land combat to fierce kamikaze attacks at sea. See the footage they captured and experience this intense battle the way the soldiers saw it -- in color.

A Marine is blinded during the Guadalcanal campaign and must adapt to his new life. With the help of his devoted nurse, he learns to overcome his self-pity and bitterness.

A luckless army intelligence lieutenant finds himself stationed on a remote island army outpost during World War II, where all the action is between the sheets.

In this short film, an Italian-American boy grows up in a diverse neighborhood during World War II and learns valuable lessons about acceptance, tolerance, and unity.

Pearl Harbor: The Accused is a gripping documentary drama that delves deep into the events and aftermath of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack. Through powerful reenactments and expert analysis, it presents a riveting account of the events leading up to the attack, the devastating consequences, and the subsequent trial of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and General Walter Short. This thought-provoking film raises important questions about accountability and the cost of war.

A pilot of a B 29 meets Louise Anderson, a singer in a New York nightclub. He falls in love with her, but he had to leave next day for action in the Pacific. He lets paint her picture on his bomber, the "Bamboo Blonde" and becomes a hero with his crew sinking a Japanese battleship and shooting down a Japanese fighter wing. Back in New York, he leaves his fiancée and engages him to Louise.

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 girl and two boys watch a movie together in an apartment. The sexual tension between them is obvious, with the girl and the boy fighting for attention, as it gets to a point of explosion. Who will take the first step?

USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter is a documentary film that delves into the harrowing story of the USS Indianapolis, a naval ship that played a crucial role during World War II. The film focuses on the ship's final voyage, its sinking by a Japanese submarine, and the challenges faced by the survivors stranded in shark-infested waters. Through interviews and archival footage, this documentary provides a gripping account of one of the most tragic chapters in naval history.