In Harm's Way
starring: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon, Paula Prentiss
directed by: Otto Preminger
directed by: Otto Preminger
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Epic study on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the effect it had on so many relationships.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 2-MAY-2006
Media Type: DVD
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Otto Preminger's sprawling World War II drama packs a lot into its 165 minutes, beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor (which Preminger re-creates in amazing detail) and ending a couple of years later with America's return to the South Pacific in force. John Wayne and Kirk Douglas star as a career naval captain and his self-pitying commander in the peacetime navy who are thrust into battle when Pearl Harbor is bombed while they are on maneuvers. Minutes into WWII, they are already scapegoated and demoted by the embarrassed military brass. Wayne romances a WAVE nurse (Patricia Neal) and attempts a reconciliation with his estranged, spoiled son (Brandon de Wilde) while Douglas sinks into the bottle after the death of his cheating wife until the American fleet rebuilds and calls upon Wayne to lead one of the initial invasion forces. Henry Fonda makes a brief but commanding appearance as the fleet admiral. Burgess Meredith is a former writer turned witty commander, Dana Andrews a showy but indecisive admiral, and Stanley Holloway a genial Australian scout working with the American invasion forces. Tom Tryon and Paula Prentiss play newlyweds torn apart by the war, and also appearing are Franchot Tone, Carroll O'Conner, Slim Pickens, George Kennedy, Bruce Cabot, and Larry Hagman, among many, many more. Loyal Griggs's handsome black-and-white photography is topped only by Saul Bass's impressive closing credits sequence, a rising cascade of crashing waves and rough surf reportedly paced to mirror the dramatic rhythm of the film. --Sean Axmaker
Epic study on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the effect it had on so many relationships.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 2-MAY-2006
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com essential video:
Otto Preminger's sprawling World War II drama packs a lot into its 165 minutes, beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor (which Preminger re-creates in amazing detail) and ending a couple of years later with America's return to the South Pacific in force. John Wayne and Kirk Douglas star as a career naval captain and his self-pitying commander in the peacetime navy who are thrust into battle when Pearl Harbor is bombed while they are on maneuvers. Minutes into WWII, they are already scapegoated and demoted by the embarrassed military brass. Wayne romances a WAVE nurse (Patricia Neal) and attempts a reconciliation with his estranged, spoiled son (Brandon de Wilde) while Douglas sinks into the bottle after the death of his cheating wife until the American fleet rebuilds and calls upon Wayne to lead one of the initial invasion forces. Henry Fonda makes a brief but commanding appearance as the fleet admiral. Burgess Meredith is a former writer turned witty commander, Dana Andrews a showy but indecisive admiral, and Stanley Holloway a genial Australian scout working with the American invasion forces. Tom Tryon and Paula Prentiss play newlyweds torn apart by the war, and also appearing are Franchot Tone, Carroll O'Conner, Slim Pickens, George Kennedy, Bruce Cabot, and Larry Hagman, among many, many more. Loyal Griggs's handsome black-and-white photography is topped only by Saul Bass's impressive closing credits sequence, a rising cascade of crashing waves and rough surf reportedly paced to mirror the dramatic rhythm of the film. --Sean Axmaker
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- In Harms Way
I've watched this movie many times but always wanted to have it where I could show it to friends or family.For some unknown reason, the ID on the B-25 (PBJ) Has the number of the squadron I was a pilot in (VMB 611)
We always showed this film at our reunions, the last one being in DC, 2005. Capt George Barnett USMCR
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- Anachronisms Galore
I walked in while my significant other had this on; some blonde chick was go-go dancing around a swimming pool at a party (obviously drunk) and this morphed into pole dancing. With go-go 60's music. How can anyone take this seriously? It was set pre-Pearl Harbor. Anachronisms galore. Two stars for that alone.
Rating: - Great Gift
John Wayne is one of my Favorite Actors. This is a very good action packed WWII movie. I,m interested in PT Boats and WWII and this film really hit the spot. I,m proud of all of our Service Men and Women, there sacrifices continue to keep America Free and Strong. The movie was a Christmas gift from my wife. This is a movie I will watch over and over from time to time.
Rating: - In Harms Way
While in my opinion John Wayne gave is best in the western movies, This war picture with all the great many co-stars is one of the best he did. All the settings were done really well for the time in wich the movie was shot. I can only imagine what his movies would be like today with all the graffics of today. I feel so sadden that like John Wayne, most of the all star cast are now gone with no replacments to follow
Rating: - A movie classic
This movie is a gem.Ignore its few minor flaws like the ship-models-in-washtub special effects.And the slow pace would offend only those with the attention span of a two-year-old.On the contrary--the movie takes the time necessary for expansive character development.What makes this movie special is its realistic depiction of military command, life, and relationships.Viewers with no military experience will get a little taste of military life--its nobility, gentility, courage, stoicism, ... Read More
- In Harms WayI've watched this movie many times but always wanted to have it where I could show it to friends or family.For some unknown reason, the ID on the B-25 (PBJ) Has the number of the squadron I was a pilot in (VMB 611)
We always showed this film at our reunions, the last one being in DC, 2005. Capt George Barnett USMCR
- Anachronisms GaloreI walked in while my significant other had this on; some blonde chick was go-go dancing around a swimming pool at a party (obviously drunk) and this morphed into pole dancing. With go-go 60's music. How can anyone take this seriously? It was set pre-Pearl Harbor. Anachronisms galore. Two stars for that alone.
- Great GiftJohn Wayne is one of my Favorite Actors. This is a very good action packed WWII movie. I,m interested in PT Boats and WWII and this film really hit the spot. I,m proud of all of our Service Men and Women, there sacrifices continue to keep America Free and Strong. The movie was a Christmas gift from my wife. This is a movie I will watch over and over from time to time.
- In Harms WayWhile in my opinion John Wayne gave is best in the western movies, This war picture with all the great many co-stars is one of the best he did. All the settings were done really well for the time in wich the movie was shot. I can only imagine what his movies would be like today with all the graffics of today. I feel so sadden that like John Wayne, most of the all star cast are now gone with no replacments to follow
- A movie classicThis movie is a gem.Ignore its few minor flaws like the ship-models-in-washtub special effects.And the slow pace would offend only those with the attention span of a two-year-old.On the contrary--the movie takes the time necessary for expansive character development.What makes this movie special is its realistic depiction of military command, life, and relationships.Viewers with no military experience will get a little taste of military life--its nobility, gentility, courage, stoicism, ... Read More
