Movie Settings Database

Wake Island

When:

The 1940s

Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history! — In November 1941, Major Caton takes command of the small Marine garrison on Wake Island. His tendency toward spit and polish upsets the men's tropical lassitude, but Pearl Harbor changes everything. Soon the island is attacked and the Marines pull together day by day; but how long can they hold out?

Released in 1942 — 87 minutes

Genres:

Action Drama War

Languages:

English Japanese