30 Dec The Gallant Hours
The Gallant Hours, WWII Movie starring James Cagney
(1960) Is there any actor better than James Cagney? He portrays Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey who has just been given command of the Guadalcanal campaign in 1942.
It is an unusual war story in that it is told almost like a documentary, narrated by the director, Robert Montgomery. Shown are not the actual battles but the behind the scenes strategies by the commanding officers of both sides.
I liked the way each personality, both American and Japanese, was introduced, explaining his background and, often, his fate in the war.
A great tribute to our Navy.
The Gallant Hours on amazon.com
Watch movie clips at the Turner Classic Movie site.
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