Flying Leathernecks (1951)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Nicholas Ray
Writing:
- James Edward Grant
- Kenneth Gamet
- Beirne Lay Jr.
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-08-28
5.9/10
5.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 102
Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
Lt. Bert Malotke
Col. Riley
Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Joan Kirby
Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer
Brigadier General
Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
Colonel
Shorty Vegay
Tommy Kirby
Virginia Blithe (uncredited)
MP Sergeant (uncredited)
Lt. Foster (uncredited)
Indian Affairs Clerk (uncredited)
Fleet CIC Radio Operator (uncredited)
Mess Sergeant (uncredited)
3rd Pilot Replacement (uncredited)
