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Bataan (1943)

"THE STORY OF A PATROL OF 13 HEROES"

6.419431h 54mEN
ActionDramaWar

Directed by Tay Garnett

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

EN

Release

June 3, 1943

Director

Tay Garnett

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Overview

During Japan's invasion of the Philippines in 1942, Capt. Henry Lassiter, Sgt. Bill Dane and a diverse group of American soldiers are ordered to destroy and hold a strategic bridge in order to delay the Japanese forces and allow Gen. MacArthur time to secure Bataan. When the Japanese soldiers begin ...

Cast

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Sgt. Bill Dane

George Murphy

George Murphy

Lt. Steve Bentley

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Cpl. Jake Feingold

Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Cpl. Barney Todd

Lee Bowman

Lee Bowman

Capt. Henry Lassiter

Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Leonard Purckett

Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz

Felix Ramirez

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

F.X. Matowski

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

Matthew Hardy

Roque Espiritu

Roque Espiritu

Corp. Juan Katigbak

Kenneth Spencer

Kenneth Spencer

Wesley Eeps

Alex Havier

Alex Havier

Yankee Salazar

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bataan (1943), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

During Japan's invasion of the Philippines in 1942, Capt. Henry Lassiter, Sgt. Bill Dane and a diverse group of American soldiers are ordered to destroy and hold a strategic bridge in order to delay the Japanese forces and allow Gen. MacArthur time to secure Bataan. When the Japanese soldiers begin to rebuild the bridge and advance, the group struggles with not only hunger, sickness and gunfire, but also the knowledge that there is likely no relief on the way.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bataan. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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