

History · War · Action
Overview
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Top Cast


Walter Huston
Walter Huston
Uncle Sam 'U.S.'
Walter Huston
Uncle Sam 'U.S.'


Harry Davenport
Harry Davenport
Mr. 'C'
Harry Davenport
Mr. 'C'


Dana Andrews
Dana Andrews
Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl Harbor
Dana Andrews
Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl Harbor


Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
World War I Ghost Soldier
Paul Hurst
World War I Ghost Soldier


George O'Brien
George O'Brien
Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice)
George O'Brien
Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice)


James Kevin McGuinness
James Kevin McGuinness
Narrator (voice)
James Kevin McGuinness
Narrator (voice)


Philip Ahn
Philip Ahn
Shinto Priest (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Shinto Priest (uncredited)
Addie Allen
Addie Allen
Self (uncredited)
Addie Allen
Self (uncredited)


Ralph Byrd
Ralph Byrd
Reporter (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Reporter (uncredited)
James Conaty
James Conaty
Wounded Officer (uncredited)
James Conaty
Wounded Officer (uncredited)
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