Flying Leathernecks
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.
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Where can I watch Flying Leathernecks in the United States?
Flying Leathernecks is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Flying Leathernecks for free?
Flying Leathernecks streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks scores 5.8 on The Movie Database, 6.3 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 60 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks stars John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter, and Jay C. Flippen. Nicholas Ray is the director.
How long is Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Flying Leathernecks come out?
Flying Leathernecks was released on August 28, 1951.
Which studio made Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.
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