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    Beachhead 1954 POSTER

    Beachhead

    1954

    English

    5.6

    1

    37%

    37%

    Drama

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Stuart Heisler Stuart Heisler Director Tony Curtis Tony Curtis as Burke John Doucette John Doucette as Maj. Scott Mary Murphy Mary Murphy as Nina Bouchard Frank Lovejoy Frank Lovejoy as Sgt. Fletcher
    On a Japanese-occupied island during World War II, only two soldiers remain alive after a mission attempt goes horribly wrong. Trapped on the island, they must escort a scientist and his daughter to the other side of the island where their ship awaits. They must battle nature, hard terrain, and advancing Japanese troops.
    Kokoda: 39th Battalion 2006 POSTER

    Kokoda: 39th Battalion

    2006

    English

    6.1

    15

    71%

    54%

    Action

    Drama

    japan

    new guinea

    pacific war

    soldier

    War

    world war ii

    Alister Grierson Alister Grierson Director Christopher James Baker Christopher James Baker as Blue Jack Finsterer Jack Finsterer as Jack Scholt Tom Budge Tom Budge as Johnno William McInnes William McInnes as The Colonel
    A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II.
    Merrill's Marauders 1962 POSTER

    Merrill's Marauders

    1962

    English

    6.6

    10

    70%

    70%

    Action

    Adventure

    burma

    Drama

    japan

    jungle warfare

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Samuel Fuller Samuel Fuller Director Ty Hardin Ty Hardin as 2nd Lt. Lee Stockton Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks as Cpl. Doskis Chuck Hayward Chuck Hayward as Officer Claude Akins Claude Akins as Sgt. Kolowicz
    Brigadier General Frank D. Merrill leads the 3,000 American volunteers of his 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), aka "Merrill's Marauders", behind Japanese lines across Burma to Myitkyina, pushing beyond their limits and fighting pitched battles at every strong-point.
    Fires on the Plain 1959 POSTER

    Fires on the Plain

    1959

    Japanese

    7.9

    17

    100%

    93%

    Action

    cannibal

    Drama

    japanese army

    pacific war

    philippines

    struggle for survival

    War

    world war ii

    Kon Ichikawa Kon Ichikawa Director Yoshio Inaba Yoshio Inaba as Yûzô Hayakawa Yûzô Hayakawa as Shunji Tsuda Shunji Tsuda as Eiji Funakoshi Eiji Funakoshi as Tamura
    In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
    Run Silent Run Deep 1958 POSTER

    Run Silent Run Deep

    1958

    English

    7.3

    12

    100%

    80%

    Action

    captain

    Drama

    naval warfare

    pacific theater

    pacific war

    submarine

    War

    world war ii

    Robert Wise Robert Wise Director Brad Dexter Brad Dexter as Ens. Gerald Cartwright Ken Lynch Ken Lynch as Frank Don Rickles Don Rickles as Quartermaster 1st Class Ruby Rudy Bond Rudy Bond as Sonarman 1st Class Cullen
    The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.
    Mister Roberts 1955 POSTER

    Mister Roberts

    1955

    English

    7.6

    12

    93%

    84%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    navy

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Joshua Logan Joshua Logan Director Ken Curtis Ken Curtis as Dolan William Hudson William Hudson as Olson Perry Lopez Perry Lopez as Rodrigues Gregory Walcott Gregory Walcott as Shore Patrolman
    Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
    Yamato 2005 POSTER

    Yamato

    2005

    Japanese

    6.4

    9

    Action

    Drama

    History

    naval warfare

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Jun'ya Satô Jun'ya Satô Director Shinobu Terajima Shinobu Terajima as Ayako Kimiko Yo Kimiko Yo as Sayo Nishi Yû Aoi Yû Aoi as Taeko Atsuko Takahata Atsuko Takahata as Tsune Tamaki
    Directed by Junya Sato and based on a book by Jun Henmi, "Yamato" has a framing story set in the present day and uses flashbacks to tell the story of the crew of the World War II Japanese battleship Yamato. The film was never released in the United States, where reviewers who have seen it have compared the military epic to "Titanic" and "Saving Private Ryan."
    MacArthur 1977 POSTER

    MacArthur

    1977

    English

    6.5

    14

    45%

    60%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    korean war

    korean war (1950-53)

    pacific war

    War

    west point

    world war ii

    Joseph Sargent Joseph Sargent Director Tom Rosqui Tom Rosqui as General Sampson Garry Walberg Garry Walberg as General Walker Lloyd Kino Lloyd Kino as Japanese Administrative Assistant Barry Coe Barry Coe as Television Reporter
    The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, the time after he had been removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
    They Were Expendable 1945 POSTER

    They Were Expendable

    1945

    English

    7.2

    16

    92%

    73%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    navy

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    philippines

    War

    world war ii

    John Ford John Ford Director Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell as Ens. George Cross John Roy John Roy as Man in Admiral's Office Betty Blythe Betty Blythe as Officer's Wife Louis Jean Heydt Louis Jean Heydt as 'Ohio'
    After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.
    Midway 1976 POSTER

    Midway

    1976

    English

    6.8

    30

    39%

    71%

    Action

    american

    battle of midway

    Drama

    History

    pacific war

    soldier

    u.s. navy

    War

    world war ii

    Jack Smight Jack Smight Director Tom Selleck Tom Selleck as Aide to Capt. Cyril Simard Lloyd Kino Lloyd Kino as Capt. Aoki Edward Albert Edward Albert as Lieutenant Tom Garth John Schuck John Schuck as Wilson
    This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
    The Eagle of the Pacific 1953 POSTER

    The Eagle of the Pacific

    1953

    Japanese

    6.9

    5

    Action

    Drama

    History

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    tokusatsu

    War

    world war ii

    Ishirô Honda Ishirô Honda Director Koreya Senda Koreya Senda as Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as 1st Lieutenant Tomonaga Eijirô Yanagi Eijirô Yanagi as Premier Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai Rentarô Mikuni Rentarô Mikuni as Staff Officer
    Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.
    Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence 1983 POSTER

    Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

    1983

    Japanese

    7.2

    17

    Action

    based on novel or book

    christmas movie alternative

    Drama

    pacific war

    prisoner of war

    War

    war crimes

    world war ii

    Nagisa Ôshima Nagisa Ôshima Director Daisuke Iijima Daisuke Iijima as Corporal Ueki Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano as Hara Masanori Okada Masanori Okada as Japanese Soldier Hiroshi Mikami Hiroshi Mikami as Japanese Soldier
    Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
    Battle of Okinawa 1971 POSTER

    Battle of Okinawa

    1971

    Japanese

    6.9

    4

    battle of okinawa

    Drama

    History

    japanese army

    okinawa

    pacific war

    u.s. navy

    War

    world war ii

    Kihachi Okamoto Kihachi Okamoto Director Kenjirô Ishiyama Kenjirô Ishiyama as Yûsuke Kawazu Yûsuke Kawazu as Eijirô Tôno Eijirô Tôno as Michitarô Mizushima Michitarô Mizushima as
    The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.
    Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970 POSTER

    Tora! Tora! Tora!

    1970

    English

    7.5

    48

    57%

    81%

    Action

    Drama

    hawaii

    History

    japan

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    u.s. navy

    War

    world war ii

    Kinji Fukasaku Kinji Fukasaku Director Eijirô Tôno Eijirô Tôno as Admiral Nagumo Bill Zuckert Bill Zuckert as Adm. James O. Richardson Richard Erdman Richard Erdman as Colonel Edward F. French Rosemary DeCamp Rosemary DeCamp as Grace Tully - Roosevelt's Secretary
    In the summer of 1941, the United States and Japan seem on the brink of war after constant embargos and failed diplomacy come to no end. "Tora! Tora! Tora!", named after the code words used by the lead Japanese pilot to indicate they had surprised the Americans, covers the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, which plunged America into the Second World War.
    The Final Countdown 1980 POSTER

    The Final Countdown

    1980

    English

    6.7

    50

    52%

    60%

    Action

    Adventure

    airplane

    naval warfare

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    world war ii

    Don Taylor Don Taylor Director Gary Morgan Gary Morgan as Helicopter Crewman Katharine Ross Katharine Ross as Laurel Scott Dan Fitzgerald Dan Fitzgerald as Navy Doctor Martin Sheen Martin Sheen as Warren Lasky
    During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
    Operation Pacific 1951 POSTER

    Operation Pacific

    1951

    English

    6.6

    9

    20%

    51%

    Action

    Drama

    pacific war

    pearl harbor

    Romance

    submarine

    War

    world war ii

    George Waggner George Waggner Director Kathryn Givney Kathryn Givney as Cmdr. Steele Paul Picerni Paul Picerni as Jonesy Carleton Young Carleton Young as Pilot Briefing Officers on Carrier William Campbell William Campbell as The Talker
    During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
    Letters from Iwo Jima 2006 POSTER

    Letters from Iwo Jima

    2006

    English

    7.8

    84

    91%

    86%

    Action

    Adventure

    cave

    Drama

    dying and death

    History

    iwo jima

    pacific theater

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood Director Tsuyoshi Ihara Tsuyoshi Ihara as Baron Nishi Ken Watanabe Ken Watanabe as General Kuribayashi Hiroshi Watanabe Hiroshi Watanabe as Lieutenant Fujita Ryô Kase Ryô Kase as Shimizu
    The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
    Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison 1957 POSTER

    Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

    1957

    English

    7.3

    7

    83%

    82%

    Adventure

    Drama

    nun

    pacific island

    pacific war

    religion

    roman catholic church

    War

    world war ii

    John Huston John Huston Director Robert Mitchum Robert Mitchum as Corporal Allison USMC Deborah Kerr Deborah Kerr as Sister Angela
    A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.
    Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet 2011 POSTER

    Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet

    2011

    Japanese

    6.7

    8

    attack

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    navy

    pacific war

    War

    Izuru Narushima Izuru Narushima Director Masatô Ibu Masatô Ibu as Nagano Hiroshi Tamaki Hiroshi Tamaki as Shindo Toshikazu Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Yamaguchi tamon Mieko Harada Mieko Harada as Yamamoto's wife
    Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto (1884-1943) was the Japanese Naval commander who was given the order to attack Pearl Harbour, an order he was duty bound to obey which went against his own personal beliefs. While this infamous attack is a low point in Japanese and US history it wouldn’t have happened if the Japanese government had listened to Yamamoto in 1939 and searched for a more peaceful way to end their war campaign, proving his many ominous presages of the outcomes of the attack to come true.
    Flags of Our Fathers 2006 POSTER

    Flags of Our Fathers

    2006

    English

    7.1

    78

    76%

    69%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    dying and death

    Family

    Fantasy

    History

    Horror

    iwo jima

    japan

    pacific

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood Director Neal McDonough Neal McDonough as Captain Severance Robert Patrick Robert Patrick as Colonel Chandler Johnson Paul Walker Paul Walker as Hank Hansen Erik Aude Erik Aude as Officer
    There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945. This is the story of three of the six surviving servicemen - John 'Doc' Bradley, Pvt. Rene Gagnon and Pvt. Ira Hayes - who fought in the battle to take Iwo Jima from the Japanese.
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