Flying Leathernecks
“From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Kenneth Gamet, James Edward Grant, Beirne Lay Jr., Edmund Grainger
- Producer
- Edmund Grainger
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Flying Leathernecks rated?
Flying Leathernecks has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 72 votes.
Who directed Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks was directed by Nicholas Ray.
When was Flying Leathernecks released?
Flying Leathernecks was released in 1951.
