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Guadalcanal Diary
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Guadalcanal Diary

1943 · 93 min Action War Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

Concentrating on the personal lives of those involved, a war correspondent takes us through the preparations, landing and initial campaign on Guadalcanal during WWII.

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The film constructs its narrative as a mosaic of soldiers' lives, relying on a docudrama intimacy and ensemble chemistry. It explores the psychological fabric of a unit rather than the spectacle of combat.

What lingers after the viewing is a quiet, character-driven portrait where the true battle is waged against fear and fatigue. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lewis Seiler

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With focused attention, to absorb the nuanced portrayal of camaraderie under fire.

🎭 Cast

Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Father Donnelly

Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Sgt. Hook Malone

William Bendix

William Bendix

Corp. Taxi Potts

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Capt. Davis

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Jesus ('Soose') Alverez

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Pvt. Johnny ('Chicken') Anderson

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

Capt. Jame Cross

Minor Watson

Minor Watson

Col Wallace E. Grayson

Ralph Byrd

Ralph Byrd

Ned Rowman

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Sgt. Butch

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