Destroyer (1943)
You'll Always Remember . . . And Never Forget . . . Destroyer
Plot Summary
Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
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Full Cast & Characters
Edward G. Robinson
Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski
Glenn Ford
Mickey Donohue
Edgar Buchanan
Kansas Jackson
Marguerite Chapman
Mary Boleslavski
Regis Toomey
Lt. Cmdr. Clark
Warren Ashe
Lt. Bert Marton
Leo Gorcey
Seaman Sarecky
Edward Brophy
Engineer Casey
Eddy Waller
Marty, a riveter
Roger Clark
Chief Engineer
Curt Bois
Swab with large nose
Kenneth MacDonald
Admiral (Clark's CO)
Director & Crew
William A. Seiter
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Destroyer?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 17 votes.
Who directed Destroyer?
Destroyer was directed by William A. Seiter and released in 1943.
How long is Destroyer?
Destroyer has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1943-08-19
- Status
- Released