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1941

PG19791h 58mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 37% · Metacritic 34

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"Soon the screen will be bombarded by the most explosive barrage of クソッ ever filmed."

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

ComedyWarAction
CaliforniaPanicSubmarineWar ShipWorld War IiPearl HarborSatireLos Angeles, California1940sAnarchic Comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1941 (1979) about?

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

Who stars in 1941?

1941 stars Dan Aykroyd (Sgt. Frank Tree), Ned Beatty (Ward Douglas), John Belushi (Capt. Wild Bill Kelso), Lorraine Gary (Joan Douglas), Murray Hamilton (Claude Crumn). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is 1941?

1941 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is 1941 worth watching?

1941 holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 37. Fans of Comedy, War, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch 1941?

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