Storyline
Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.
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Cast & Crew
John Wayne
Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert Ryan
Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don Taylor
Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis Carter
Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen
MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William Harrigan
Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James Bell
Colonel
Barry Kelley
Brigadier General
Maurice Jara
Shorty Vegay
Adam Williams
Lt. Bert Malotke
James Dobson
Lt. Pudge McCabe
Carleton Young
Col. Riley
Frequently Asked Questions
Flying Leathernecks was released on August 28, 1951.
The runtime of Flying Leathernecks is 1h 42m.
Flying Leathernecks is a War, Action, Drama movie.
Flying Leathernecks has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Flying Leathernecks is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Flying Leathernecks was directed by Nicholas Ray.
The main cast of Flying Leathernecks includes John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor.
Flying Leathernecks is originally in English.