Wake Island (1942)
Wake Island is a 1942 war movie directed by John Farrow, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey and Robert Preston.
In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
Quick answers
What is Wake Island about?
In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.
When was Wake Island released?
Wake Island was released on 11 August 1942.
How long is Wake Island?
Wake Island runs 1h 27m.
Who made Wake Island?
Wake Island was directed by John Farrow.
Cast
- Brian Donlevy as Maj. Geoffrey Caton
- Macdonald Carey as Lt. Bruce Cameron
- Robert Preston as Pvt. Joe Doyle
- William Bendix as Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall
- Albert Dekker as Shad McClosky
- Walter Abel as Cmdr. Roberts
- Mikhail Rasumny as Ivan Probenzky
- Rod Cameron as Capt. Pete Lewis
- Bill Goodwin as Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)
- Damian O'Flynn as Capt. Bill Patrick
- Frank Albertson as Johnny Rudd
- Joyce Arleen as Cynthia Caton (uncredited)