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Bataan (1943)

Movie ★ 6.4 114 min

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.

Tay Garnett Director Garrett Fort Writer Dudley Nichols Writer

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Released
June 3, 1943
Runtime
114 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0035664
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Frequently asked questions

What is Bataan about?
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.
Who directed Bataan?
Bataan was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Bataan?
Bataan stars Robert Taylor, George Murphy, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Nolan.
When was Bataan released?
Bataan is a 1943 action, drama, war film.
Where can I watch Bataan?
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