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The Battle of Midway (1942)

Movie ★ 5.9 18 min

Documentary War

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.

John Ford Director Dudley Nichols Writer James Kevin McGuinness Writer John Ford Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 1942
Runtime
18 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0034498
Language
Studio
United States Navy

Themes

Cast

Henry Fonda Henry Fonda Narrator (voice) Jane Darwell Jane Darwell Narrator (voice) Donald Crisp Donald Crisp Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Irving Pichel Irving Pichel Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Battle of Midway about?
The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.
Who directed The Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, Donald Crisp, Irving Pichel.
When was The Battle of Midway released?
The Battle of Midway is a 1942 documentary, war film.
Where can I watch The Battle of Midway?
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