Fighting Seabees, The, 1944, NR, 1 hr 36 min
The Fighting Seabees https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036824/ Runtime: 96 Age Rating: NR Release Date: January 27, 1944 Studio: Republic Pictures Franchise: N/A Franchise Position: N/A A civilian construction boss trains a team of workers to build airstrips in the Pacific during WW2, leading to the formation of the U.S. Navy's Seabees. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A Plot Summary: During WW2, Wedge Donovan, a civilian construction boss, is tasked with building airstrips in the Pacific for the U.S. Navy. Initially, his workers are unarmed and unprepared for combat. However, after a Japanese attack, Donovan trains his crew to defend themselves, leading to the formation of the Seabees, the Navy's construction battalions. The film portrays the challenges and heroism of these workers turned soldiers. Critics Review: The film received mixed reviews. While some appreciated its portrayal of the Seabees' contribution...