Back to Bataan
Back to Bataan (1945) is a war film, directed by Edward Dmytryk. It stars John Wayne and Beulah Bondi. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.
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What Back to Bataan Is About
After Bataan falls, Colonel Joseph Madden stays behind on Luzon and pulls a guerrilla force together out of stragglers and farmers, keeping the island alive with hit-and-run raids on the Japanese lines. Beside him is Captain Bonifacio, grandson of the Andres Bonifacio who fought Spanish colonial rule. As the months pass, the villagers start asking why America has not come back. It was shot while the war was still on, and MacArthur returned to the Philippines and the prisoners at Cabanatuan were freed mid-production, so the script was rewritten around the news. John Wayne and Anthony Quinn lead. Seen now, wartime propaganda and genuine respect for the Filipino resistance sit inside the same film.
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What is Back to Bataan about?
After Bataan falls, Colonel Joseph Madden stays behind on Luzon and pulls a guerrilla force together out of stragglers and farmers, keeping the island alive with hit-and-run raids on the Japanese lines. Beside him is Captain Bonifacio, grandson of the Andres Bonifacio who fought Spanish colonial rule.
Where can I watch Back to Bataan?
Back to Bataan is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Back to Bataan?
Back to Bataan runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did Back to Bataan come out?
Back to Bataan was released in 1945.
Who directed Back to Bataan?
Back to Bataan was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Back to Bataan?
Back to Bataan stars John Wayne, Beulah Bondi, Anthony Quinn, Fely Franquelli.
What is Back to Bataan's rating?
Back to Bataan holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.
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