Battle Cry

This film (drama)Also known asFlying Leathernecks，is aUnited StatesProducerwomen sex，At1951Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish，Current Douban rating6.4(For reference only)。

Directed by Nicholas Ray. Set against the backdrop of World War II in 1942, during the life-and-death struggle between the United States and Japan in the Pacific at the Guadalcanal Islands. The U.S. Navy's Black Cat Squadron is ordered to provide support. Squadron leader Kirby (played by John Wayne) has just taken office and insists on strict discipline, while the pilots maintain a detached attitude towards him. Executive Officer Karl McGaffin (played by Robert Ryan) is easygoing and empathetic, earning the troops' loyalty. He criticizes the squadron leader's uncompromising approach, believing that since the pilots risk their lives, they should have some freedom. The squadron leader only wants them to adapt to the combat life and avoid death, and is dismissive of this. However, he is not without feelings; after every casualty, he writes letters of condolence to the families to share in their pain. As the Japanese forces counterattack, both sides engage in fierce naval and aerial battles in the Pacific, leading everyone to understand that the squadron leader truly loves life. At critical moments, the executive officer sets aside past grievances and dedicates himself to the nation’s mission, ultimately achieving victory. This film tells the story of a squadron leader who appears cold on the outside but deeply cares for his subordinates and life itself. The successful performances by the actors significantly enhance the film, revealing a thread of warmth amid the coldness of war.