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Seen it?1945 | 95 min | War, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Flags of Our Fathers or Atonement, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
A U.S. Army colonel leads local fighters in a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Dmytryk
- John WayneColonel Joseph Madden
- Beulah BondiBertha Barnes
- Anthony QuinnCaptain Andres Bonifacio
- Fely FranquelliDalisay Delgado
- Richard LooMaj. Hasko
- Philip AhnCol. Coroki
- Alex HavierSgt. Bernessa
- 'Ducky' LouieMaximo Cuenca
- Lawrence TierneyLt. Cmdr. Waite
- Leonard StrongGen. Homma