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The Fighting Seabees

NR19441h 40mEdward Ludwig
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"The thrilling story of America's supermen!"

Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.

DramaActionWar
World War IiU.s. NavyPacific IslandConstruction WorkerSeabeesBattalion

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fighting Seabees (1944) about?

Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.

Who stars in The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees stars John Wayne (Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan), Susan Hayward (Constance Chesley), Dennis O'Keefe (Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow), William Frawley (Eddie Powers), Leonid Kinskey (Johnny Novasky). The film was directed by Edward Ludwig.

How long is The Fighting Seabees?

The Fighting Seabees has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

Is The Fighting Seabees worth watching?

The Fighting Seabees holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Action, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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