The Gallant Hours (1960)
Directed by Robert Montgomery
Genres - Drama, War |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Combat Films |
Release Date - Jun 22, 1960 (USA - Unknown), Jun 22, 1960 (USA) |
Run Time - 115 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The "mutual admiration society" consisting of actor James Cagney and actor/director Robert Montgomery culminated in the 1960 film The Gallant Hours. Cagney stars as war hero Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey. On the verge of retirement, Halsey recalls his most fateful wartime experience: his five-week showdown between himself and Japanese Admiral Yamamoto (James T. Goto) in 1942. In command of the American naval forces in the Pacific, Halsey scores a crucial, tide-turning victory at Guadalcanal. In concentrating on the participants rather than the battle itself, The Gallant Hours is a character study of a remarkable American. The a cappella "score" performed by Ken Darby and the King's Men Quartet is a matter of taste.
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Admiral, battle [war], leader, military, Navy, war