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Wake Island

In November 1941, Major Caton takes command of the small Marine garrison on Wake Island. His tendency toward spit and polish upsets the men's tropical lassitude, but Pearl Harbor changes everything. Soon the island is attacked and the Marines pull together day by day; but how long can they hold out?

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Cast & Crew See All

Brian Donlevy
Maj. Geoffrey Caton
Robert Preston
Pvt. Joe Doyle
Macdonald Carey
Lt. Bruce Cameron

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Awards

  • 1943 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1943 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1943 - Oscar - Best Director - nominated
  • 1943 - Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay - nominated

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