The Battle of Midway (1942)

  • NR
  • 09/14/1942 (US)
  • Documentary, War
  • 18m

Overview

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.

John Ford

Director, Writer

Dudley Nichols

Writer

James Kevin McGuinness

Writer

Cast

Henry Fonda's headshot

Henry Fonda

Narrator (voice)
Jane Darwell's headshot

Jane Darwell

Narrator (voice)
Donald Crisp's headshot

Donald Crisp

Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Irving Pichel's headshot

Irving Pichel

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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