Operation Pacific (1951)
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65% of users liked it
(2,572 ratings)
Set during WW II, this film casts John Wayne as Duke Gifford, two-fisted submarine commander. Patricia Neal co-stars as Mary Stuart, Duke's former wife. Duke's hopes of staging a reconciliation are constantly interrupted by a series of life-threatening circumstances, capped by the rescue of… More Set during WW II, this film casts John Wayne as Duke Gifford, two-fisted submarine commander. Patricia Neal co-stars as Mary Stuart, Duke's former wife. Duke's hopes of staging a reconciliation are constantly interrupted by a series of life-threatening circumstances, capped by the rescue of a group of orphans from a Japanese-held island. Featured in the cast are old John Wayne cronies Ward Bond and Jack Pennick, as well as TV's future Jim Bowie, Scott Forbes. Operation Pacific might prove a fascinating companion feature to 1964's In Harm's Way, which reteamed John Wayne and Patricia Neal in another WW II Navy yarn. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- George Waggner
- Written By
- George Waggner
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Romance, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 27, 1951 Wide
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Even the music is over-the-top, with sudsy melodies or stirring tunes signaling each change in activity.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...typical of John Wayne's war films: heroic, nationalistic, patriotic, sentimental, and hokey.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The most interesting element of this typical John Wayne WWII picture is his relationship with his former wife, played by the estimable Patricia Neal.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Routine WW II submarine film that's lengthy and short on action but long on romance.
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Cast
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John Wayne
as Cmdr. "Duke" Gifford
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Patricia Neal
as Mary Stuart
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Ward Bond
as Capt. "Pop" Perry
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Scott Forbes
as Larry
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Philip Carey
as Bob Perry
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Paul Picerni
as Jonesy
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Kathryn Givney
as Cmdr. Steele
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Martin Milner
as Caldwell
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Cliff Clark
as Comsubpac
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Jack Pennick
as The Chief
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Virginia Brissac
as Sister Anne
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Vincent Fotre
as Soundman
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Lewis Martin
as Squad commander
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Louis Mosconi
as Radarman
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Sam Edwards
as Junior
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Michael St. Angel
as Lt. Jorgenson
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John Baer
as Figher Pilot
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Bob Carson
as Torpedo Officer
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Gail Davis
as Virginia Blithe
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Chris Drake
as Sparks
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James Flavin
as Mick Shore Patrol commander
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Gordon Geberl
as Tommy Kirby
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Ray Hyke
as Talker
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Gayle Kellogg
as Herbie
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Al Kikume
as Hawaiian
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Brett King
as Lt. Ernie Stark
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Harry Lauter
as Freddie
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Richard Loo
as Japanese Flyer
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Bob Nash
as Quartermaster
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Carl Saxe
as Shore Patrolman
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Bill Self
as Helmsman
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Milburn Stone
as Ground Control Officer
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Harlan Warde
as Admiral's aide
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Steve Wayne
as Rafferty
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Dick Wessel
as Mess Sergeant
- Mack Williams
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Carleton Young
as Instructor
- Keith Larsen
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William Campbell
as The Talker
