Flying Leathernecks

August. 28,1951      NR
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

John Wayne as  Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert Ryan as  Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don Taylor as  Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis Carter as  Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen as  MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William Harrigan as  Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James Bell as  Colonel
Barry Kelley as  Brigadier General
Maurice Jara as  Shorty Vegay
Adam Williams as  Lt. Bert Malotke

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