The Fighting Lady
“Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy”
Overview
Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
Top-billed cast
- DDixie Kiefer
- JJoesph J. Clark
- RRobert Taylor
- CCharles Boyer
- JJohn S. McCain
Crew
- Directors
- William Wyler, Edward Steichen
- Writers
- John S. Martin, Eugene Ling
- Production
- United States Navy
Frequently asked questions
What is The Fighting Lady rated?
The Fighting Lady has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 votes.
Who directed The Fighting Lady?
The Fighting Lady was directed by William Wyler, Edward Steichen.
When was The Fighting Lady released?
The Fighting Lady was released in 1944.
