Midway

– This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a tu..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 12 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
Midway (1976)

This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

Midway (1976) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Jun 1976

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jack Smight

Writer:

Donald S. Sanford

Main Actors:

Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford

Plot:

The summer of 1942 brought Naval stalemate to the Pacific as the American and Japanese fleets stood at even numbers each waiting for the other to begin a renewed offensive. "Midway" tells the story of this historic June battle where a Japanese carrier force, in an attempt to occupy Midway island and lure the American fleet to destruction, was meet valiently by US forces operating off of three aircraft carriers and numerous escort ships. It was the first battle in which naval air power was extensivly used, and at its conclusion the Japanese Carrier force had been completly destroyed which lead the way for the US 1943 and 44 offensives which would eventually bring the Pacific War to a close.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%
Metacritic:
48%