Tenacity is definitely the theme of this 1943 film where a group of army men go on a routine trip from San Francisco to Hawaii, and as they approach, the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor leading to the advent of America coming into World War 11.
John Garfield is perfect here as the pilot who was removed from his pilot duties, and as expected, he gives that embittered performance, only coming to realize true commitment when war strikes.
George Tobias, as Weinberg, is there for comedy relief and he does a wonderful job of it.
The dedication of these men who went on to Wake Island and prevent a Japanese attack on Australia is well done. There is a gem of a performance by Harry Carey as an elder officer who is one of the crew who wonders what has happened to his son, the latter stationed in the Philippines. When the news comes, Carey is stoic and carries on his mission. Garfield is the anti-hero here and the part is just perfect for him. Embittered by being dropped from flight school, he shows his mettle when he and the others are caught up in the advent of World War 11. A remarkable film
John Garfield is perfect here as the pilot who was removed from his pilot duties, and as expected, he gives that embittered performance, only coming to realize true commitment when war strikes.
George Tobias, as Weinberg, is there for comedy relief and he does a wonderful job of it.
The dedication of these men who went on to Wake Island and prevent a Japanese attack on Australia is well done. There is a gem of a performance by Harry Carey as an elder officer who is one of the crew who wonders what has happened to his son, the latter stationed in the Philippines. When the news comes, Carey is stoic and carries on his mission. Garfield is the anti-hero here and the part is just perfect for him. Embittered by being dropped from flight school, he shows his mettle when he and the others are caught up in the advent of World War 11. A remarkable film