The Fighting Seabees (1944)
The Fighting Seabees is a 1944 drama movie directed by Edward Ludwig, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars John Wayne, Susan Hayward and Dennis O'Keefe.
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.
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What is The Fighting Seabees about?
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.
When was The Fighting Seabees released?
The Fighting Seabees was released on 27 January 1944.
How long is The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Where can I watch The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Fighting Seabees
Cast
- John Wayne as Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan
- Susan Hayward as Constance Chesley
- Dennis O'Keefe as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
- William Frawley as Eddie Powers
- Leonid Kinskey as Johnny Novasky
- J.M. Kerrigan as Sawyer Collins
- Grant Withers as Whanger Spreckles
- Paul Fix as Ding Jacobs
- Ben Welden as Yump Lumkin
- William Forrest as Lt. Tom Kerrick
- Addison Richards as Capt. Joyce
- Jay Norris as Joe Brick