Name: This Man's Navy
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Adventure, Drama, War
Released: 1945-01-04
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, James Gleason, Noah Beery

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This Man's Navy (1945)

Runtime100 min

RatingNR

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During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".

Critical Reception & Ratings

This Man's Navy, a 1945 war drama directed by William A. Wellman, has received limited critical attention, with no major awards recognition. However, the film has maintained a respectable audience rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb, suggesting it has found a modest following among viewers.

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Fans of old-school war dramas and the charismatic performances of classic Hollywood stars like Wallace Beery will find much to enjoy in this 1945 film directed by the acclaimed William A. Wellman. With its blend of adventure, drama, and heart-pounding action, This Man's Navy offers an immersive glimpse into the experiences of those serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

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This Man's Navy is a 1945 World War II film about U.S. Navy blimps directed by William A. Wellman and starring Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, Jan Clayton and James Gleason. The supporting cast features Selena Royle and Beery's brother Noah Beery Sr., and presents a rare opportunity to see both Beery brothers work together in their later years. The picture is also one of the very few films, other than training films, to depict U.S. Navy airship operations.