Operation Pacific

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If not a seminal World War II submarine picture, then Operation Pacific is at least an entertaining one. John Wayne stars as "Duke" Gifford, first officer of the submarine Thunderfish. Patricia Neal is Duke's ex-wife, and when they meet again after four years, the couple tries to recapture "that old zing." Complications arise when Duke goes on a mission with dud torpedoes, and his best friend's younger brother goes after Neal. Fans will be pleased with Wayne's role, as the Gifford character is one of Wayne's simplest, but most honest performances. Wayne regulars Ward Bond and Jack Pennick are on hand as well; Bond plays sub captain "Pop" Perry, and Pennick the sub's Chief. The scene in which Pop tells his crew to "Take 'er down!" came from real life; a sub skipper uttered the famous command during a desperate surface action. --Mark Savary

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World War II rages across the Pacific and Lt. Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford is in the thick of it. He evacuates children from enemy-held islands. Oversees the development of torpedoes at Pearl Harbor. And prowls the depths in the submarine Thunderfish for a chance to aim his improved "tin fish" - torpedoes - at the enemy. John Wayne plays Gifford in Operation Pacific. "I'm no theory man. I'm a line officer," Gifford barks. He backs it up with lots of bite in several feverish sea battles. He's also a man of heart with a loving wife at home (fellow Academy AwardO winner* Patricia Neal). Vice Adm. Charles Lockwood, World War II commander of all U.S. Pacific submarines, was technical advisor for this adventure packing real you-are-there thrills!

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Great for a John Wayne Fan.......2007-07-29

This is one of John Wayne's best movies. I think any John Wayne fan will love it.

This 2003 release vs May 22,2007 release.......2007-05-04

I recently bought (on 4/09/06) this DVD which notes "standard version" and "presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition." Amazon is now taking pre-orders for a new May 22, 2007 release, stating it's in widescreen. How can this be? Is part of the top and/or bottom of the film cut off?

.....It's Time To Set The Record Straight............2007-04-20

John Wayne's intrepid portrayal in this movie was taken from true life US Navy happenings that are skillfully blended for substenance for the backdrop of this story...John Wayne needs not to apoligize, either...there was...the raising of the USS Squaliss in 1939 just off the coast of Boston...there was...a US Navy rescue of Catholic Nuns and children from Guadalcanal before the 1st Marine Division's invasion of that island...there was...the sinking of the USS Corvina as noted in this film, as well as other disclosures stated by other Reviewers in here..."Operation Pacific" for whatever warts [imagined or not] is a monumental tribute to the Navy's Silent Service...I admit there were a couple of John Wayne moments, but that's to be expected, [pogey-bait time]...they didn't wrinkle my feathers one iota...I like the guy...the camera was very exquisite in the close/ups of Patricia Neal...wonderous close/ups of her adorable face in fadeout scenes...you can't tell me that these two [2] 'love/birds' maybe carried on/off screen??...Wayne and Neal generated plenty of 'steam' at those dockside scenes...look more closely...just read the know-it-all smirks [of envy] from the other male/stars at the dockside footage...that white-hot tidbit aside, a darn good Navy show and the intrinsic operation of submariner duty deep below the waves...Ward Bond was terrific, Scott Forbes made you notice his contribution, Martin Milner, as the young Ensign, came through with the impact of his declaration of sinking a Japanese submarine..."total silence on the screen"...only imprinted, what may be their lethal/fate along the way...Max Steiner's stiring music/score only adds to the heroic theme, as always...this is a well made Warner Bros' movie and a truly favorite of mine...in summation, I'm so glad we WON WW2...under the cruel sea our steadfast sailors of the US Navy's Silent Service sacrificed to preserve our heritage and the American way of life... 52 US Navy submarines were lost resulting in watery graves for 3,500 officers and enlisted men that marked the way back to Tokyo...God bless 'em all...SGGT CHRIS SARNO-USMC FMF

Superb War Film.......2007-01-21

I bought the DVD of "Operation Pacific" over a year ago, but have only just watched it. I thought it would be just an average war film which I could watch when I had nothing better to see. However, I was quite wrong. This is definitely one of the best films of any kind that I have seen in the last couple of years. Why, I wonder, has it been forgotten (I had never heard of it until I saw it advertised on Amazon)? It is convincingly realistic, both when the submarine and its crew are at sea, and when they are having a break in port. I found some parts of the film very moving, there is no "false heroism" or cheapness about any of it, and the action when it comes is extremely exiting. Why, I wonder, do people sneer at John Wayne, or at his supposed lack of acting talent? In this film he is superb. I have seen quite a lot of his films in recent years, and I think that this may be one of his very best. The same applies, I think to Ward Bond, who is also superb in this.
Just a note: to anyone who watches this, and likes it as much as I do, make sure you also watch "They Were Expendable", also set in the Pacific in WWII, and also absolutely first rate.

One of John Wayne's Best Performances.......2006-10-26

This post-war made film (1951) about WWII is rather retrospective and honest in its telling of the tale. Wayne is very good here in an uncomplicated role. Mixing, submarines, lurking enemy, and old flings or ex-flings with a lot of macho dialogue (without preaching) along the way, this film does not fail to entertain. George Waggner's direction give a lot of freedom to get his story across.

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Great for a John Wayne Fan
This 2003 release vs May 22,2007 release
.....It's Time To Set The Record Straight.....
Superb War Film
One of John Wayne's Best Performances

Operation Pacific
Starring: John Wayne , Patricia Neal , Ward Bond , Scott Forbes (II) , and Philip Carey
Director: George Waggner
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Release Date: 2003-05-13

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Submarine commander is overly devoted to crew and boat.

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Great for a John Wayne Fan.......2007-07-29

This is one of John Wayne's best movies. I think any John Wayne fan will love it.

This 2003 release vs May 22,2007 release.......2007-05-04

.....It's Time To Set The Record Straight............2007-04-20

Superb War Film.......2007-01-21

One of John Wayne's Best Performances.......2006-10-26

Operation IVY - 1952 AEC Pacific Proving Ground Test

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Operation IVY - 1952 AEC Pacific Proving Ground Test

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"The Federal Civil Defense Administration firmly believes it is necessary for the American public to know the facts about the destructiveness of nuclear weapons. To this end the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense have prepared for public issuance by the Federal Civil Defense Administration a non-secret portion of a secret film. This film report was carefully edited to preserve necessary security. It takes you to AEC's Pacific Proving Ground to witness an important test conducted in late 1952 involving an experimental thermo-nuclear or 'hydrogen' detonation." Enjoy this FULL COLOR, educational and fascinating disc on your DVD player in the comfort of your living room. Originally produced in 1952 by the United States Air Force - Lookout Mountain Laboratory - Air Photographic and Charting Service - Joint Task Force 132 T.G. 132.1 Task Unit Nine - Hollywood, CA. The film contained on this disc is an important part of world history. Great for home-schoolers or in the classroom! Arrange a viewing for students and use this film as a tool to begin a discussion regarding the technology and the time period. Preserve this wonderful and historical film in your own private DVD library. 'Operation Ivy' has been painstakingly transferred to DVD in effort to bring it to you in the best quality presentation possible. Great for the classroom, family gatherings, informal get-togethers or any occassion, Operation Ivy on DVD is sure to provide endless hours of viewing pleasure!

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Great for a John Wayne Fan
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Superb War Film
One of John Wayne's Best Performances

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Starring: John Wayne , Patricia Neal , Ward Bond , Scott Forbes (II) , and Philip Carey
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Great for a John Wayne Fan.......2007-07-29

This is one of John Wayne's best movies. I think any John Wayne fan will love it.

This 2003 release vs May 22,2007 release.......2007-05-04

.....It's Time To Set The Record Straight............2007-04-20

Superb War Film.......2007-01-21

One of John Wayne's Best Performances.......2006-10-26

The U.S. Army in Action - Disc 1: WWI to 1942

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The U.S. Army in Action - Disc 1: WWI to 1942

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The Winds Of Change The first chapter shows the U.S. Army posture during the first quarter of the 20th Century, the WW I build-up and battle, the peacetime demobilization, and life in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. The Three Faces Of Evil Watch the post WW I rise of Mussolini and Hitler. See Japan's aggression in China, Italy invading Ethiopia, the Spanish Civil War, and the effects of the depression in the United States. Flames On The Horizon Watch world events unfold from 1939 to 1941. you'll see the continuing war in China, the early phases of WW II in Europe, the fall of France, and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The Spreading Holocaust In this chapter you'll witness the military events in 1941 with focus on the U.S. involvement in the Pacific, Europe and North Africa. The Slumbering Giant Awakes Observe the U.S. Logistical and tactical operation in North Africa, the Pacific, the Aleutians, New Guinea and Europe during the invasion of Sicily.

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One of Errol Flynn's Best Films

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Starring: Errol Flynn , James Brown (II) , William Prince , George Tobias , and Henry Hull
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One of Errol Flynn's Best Films.......2006-10-12

OBJECTIVE, BURMA! is a first rate quality production and I think one of Errol Flynn's best films. I think Errol Flynn's perception as a good actor was greatly undermined by the very transcendence of his good looks and screen presence. In OBJECTIVE BURMA Errol Flynn rises far beyond those attributes and gives a very credible and sincere performance and his performance is one of the many strengths of this film.

Paratroop Major Nelson (Errol Flynn) leads his men into Burma to destroy a Japanese jungle outpost. What makes this film so intriguing is the human cost and life struggle to enter the Burmese jungle, accomplish the mission and return to safety. This is a hard-nosed action drama filled with a lot of emotion and sentiment. Under Raoul Walsh's brilliant direction war is not a thing comprised of glory but one of sacrifice and endurance. Henry Hull as the aged journalist Mark Williams gives a truly endearing performance and brings Walsh's message vividly photographed by James Wong Howe to fruition.

In terms of Hollywood's standards this is a very realistic WWII film. The script and dialogue by Ranald MacDougall and Lester Cole are very effective and detailed to the man. Very realistic Art designs by Ted Smith and Sets by designer Jack McConaghy combined with Cinematographer James Wong Howe's outstanding and deeply textured images are so convincing that you become entrenched in and overwhelmed by the Burmese jungle and all the dangers and death that it holds. Franz Waxman also composed one of his best scores. The cast including James Brown, William Prince, George Tobias, Mark Stevens, Anthony Caruso and Hugh Beaumont is excellent. This is an outstanding film.

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