The Battle of Midway (1942)
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.
Director: John Ford
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 14, 1942
Cast
- Henry Fonda - Narrator (voice)
- Jane Darwell - Narrator (voice)
- Donald Crisp - Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Irving Pichel - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: John Ford, Jack MacKenzie
Editing: Robert Parrish, John Ford
Production: United States Navy
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, battle of midway, pacific war, pacific theater, naval warfare, short film
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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.
- How long is The Battle of Midway?
- The Battle of Midway has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Battle of Midway?
- The Battle of Midway is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was The Battle of Midway produced?
- The Battle of Midway was produced in United States of America.