Synopsis
After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
Facts
Setting
Philippines
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Viennale 2004 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1990 generic
- Academy Awards 1946 academy_award
