MacArthur

MacArthur

1977 · 130 min · EN · PG · 6.1 (70 votes)
Dir. Joseph Sargent · Starring Gregory Peck, Ivan Bonar, Ward Costello, Nicolas Coster, Marj Dusay, Ed Flanders · Music Jerry Goldsmith
DramaHistoryWar

The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, the time after he had been removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.

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A sweeping, contemplative look at a complex military figure. It feels grand and weighty, exploring the burdens of command and the long arc of a life defined by conflict and duty. A true historical epic.

epicsomberpatrioticcontemplativesteadybiographical dramahistorical epicperiod piecedutyleadershiplegacywar
world war iikorean warbiographypacific warwest pointgeneral douglas macarthur
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