Midway (Collector's Edition)
starring: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook
directed by: Jack Smight, Laurent Bouzereau
directed by: Jack Smight, Laurent Bouzereau
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 09/02/2003Run time: 132 minutesRating: Pg
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Six months after the Japanese destroyed the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, the Americans discovered the Japanese were planning to seize the Naval base at Midway Island--a perfect staging point for invading Hawaii or the mainland.Outnumbered four to one, the Americans won a surprise victory and shattered the backbone of the Japanese Imperial Navy.This 1976 film feels more like a history lesson than a drama, but World War II buffs will appreciate the attention to historical fact (especially the way in which fate and a few bad decisions turned the tide), as well as the generous use of actual battle footage.The all-star cast includes Robert Mitchum, James Coburn, and Cliff Robertson in cameos and a whole slew of familiar TV faces in supporting roles.Hal Holbrook is fun as an oddball intelligence officer. --Geof Miller
Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 09/02/2003Run time: 132 minutesRating: Pg
Amazon.com:
Six months after the Japanese destroyed the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, the Americans discovered the Japanese were planning to seize the Naval base at Midway Island--a perfect staging point for invading Hawaii or the mainland.Outnumbered four to one, the Americans won a surprise victory and shattered the backbone of the Japanese Imperial Navy.This 1976 film feels more like a history lesson than a drama, but World War II buffs will appreciate the attention to historical fact (especially the way in which fate and a few bad decisions turned the tide), as well as the generous use of actual battle footage.The all-star cast includes Robert Mitchum, James Coburn, and Cliff Robertson in cameos and a whole slew of familiar TV faces in supporting roles.Hal Holbrook is fun as an oddball intelligence officer. --Geof Miller
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Another Underrated War Film
This is another one of those war films that the critics never have anything good to say about.I saw it in the movies and own it on DVD.It is a terrific film with the exception of one problem.
This is an exciting film, fairly historically correct with a nice combination of new footage and actual W.W. II news footage.The cast is excellent with Charlton Heston, his usual heroic self and Henry Fonda, wonderful as Admiral Nimitz.Glenn Ford is great as Admiral Ray Spruance, one of the major ... Read More
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- A Flawed Classic & a Sentimental Favorite
I'll start by saying I TOTALLY agree with my fellow reviewers regarding the use of recycled footage from Tora,Tora,Tora! & other WW II movies, footage of aircraft & ships either not present at Midway or not even in service until well after the battle as well as the incomplete feeling you get watching the film without the Coral Sea scenes.
I first saw this movie during it's 1976 theatrical release as a 9-year old & as flawed as it is Midway is the movie that inspired my interest in WW II, ... Read More
Rating: - MIDWAY
I use to watch this movie as many times as I could when it showed on AMC. Having the DVD lets me enjoy the movie when I want to. Having seen the movie made stopping at Midway and other locations while on tour in the Pacific all the more special. Semper Fi...
Rating: - Battle of Midway
This film is a great depiction of both sides of the battle of Midway. It has a great cast (I was surprised to see a few actors) and some actual footage of the War of the Pacific. The storyline was a bit slow for me and I wish they put in the scenes that were for the T.V. version. All in all a great film to remind us of the world's most devastating war.
Rating: - Great Movie
Great Movie that I have always enjoyed, and this time get it at a bargain price and high quality.
- Another Underrated War FilmThis is another one of those war films that the critics never have anything good to say about.I saw it in the movies and own it on DVD.It is a terrific film with the exception of one problem.
This is an exciting film, fairly historically correct with a nice combination of new footage and actual W.W. II news footage.The cast is excellent with Charlton Heston, his usual heroic self and Henry Fonda, wonderful as Admiral Nimitz.Glenn Ford is great as Admiral Ray Spruance, one of the major ... Read More
- A Flawed Classic & a Sentimental FavoriteI'll start by saying I TOTALLY agree with my fellow reviewers regarding the use of recycled footage from Tora,Tora,Tora! & other WW II movies, footage of aircraft & ships either not present at Midway or not even in service until well after the battle as well as the incomplete feeling you get watching the film without the Coral Sea scenes.
I first saw this movie during it's 1976 theatrical release as a 9-year old & as flawed as it is Midway is the movie that inspired my interest in WW II, ... Read More
- MIDWAYI use to watch this movie as many times as I could when it showed on AMC. Having the DVD lets me enjoy the movie when I want to. Having seen the movie made stopping at Midway and other locations while on tour in the Pacific all the more special. Semper Fi...
- Battle of MidwayThis film is a great depiction of both sides of the battle of Midway. It has a great cast (I was surprised to see a few actors) and some actual footage of the War of the Pacific. The storyline was a bit slow for me and I wish they put in the scenes that were for the T.V. version. All in all a great film to remind us of the world's most devastating war.
- Great MovieGreat Movie that I have always enjoyed, and this time get it at a bargain price and high quality.
