Guadalcanal Diary
Watch TrailerConcentrating 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1943 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Action, War, Drama |
| Director | Lewis Seiler |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (19 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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
Father Donnelly
Lloyd Nolan
Sgt. Hook Malone
William Bendix
Corp. Taxi Potts
Richard Conte
Capt. Davis
Anthony Quinn
Jesus ('Soose') Alverez
Richard Jaeckel
Pvt. Johnny ('Chicken') Anderson
Roy Roberts
Capt. Jame Cross
Minor Watson
Col Wallace E. Grayson
Ralph Byrd
Ned Rowman
Lionel Stander
Sgt. Butch
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