The Fighting Lady

The Fighting Lady

1944 · 1h 1m

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Directed by Edward Steichen, William Wyler

Synopsis

Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.

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Details

Released
21 December 1944
Runtime
1h 1m
Director
Edward Steichen, William Wyler
Writers
John S. Martin, Eugene Ling
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
United States Navy

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Cast

  • Charles Boyer
  • Robert Taylor
  • JJohn S. McCain
  • JJoesph J. Clark
  • DDixie Kiefer