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Operation Pacific

1951 · 111 min · Director: George Waggner

Operation Pacific (1951) is a war film, directed by George Waggner. It stars John Wayne and Patricia Neal. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.

What Operation Pacific Is About

Duke Gifford is second in command of the submarine USS Thunderfish, and he has two problems. The first is the torpedoes, which either detonate early or fail to detonate at all, putting the whole crew at risk every time they fire; he decides to take that one on himself. The second is his ex-wife, a navy nurse he is trying to win back from a flier who happens to be his commander's younger brother. George Waggner directs, with John Wayne in the lead and Patricia Neal opposite him. The faulty torpedoes are not an invention of the script. They were a real and costly problem for the American submarine fleet in the early years of the war.

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What is Operation Pacific about?

Duke Gifford is second in command of the submarine USS Thunderfish, and he has two problems. The first is the torpedoes, which either detonate early or fail to detonate at all, putting the whole crew at risk every time they fire; he decides to take that one on himself.

Where can I watch Operation Pacific?

Operation Pacific 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 Operation Pacific?

Operation Pacific runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Operation Pacific come out?

Operation Pacific was released in 1951.

Who directed Operation Pacific?

Operation Pacific was directed by George Waggner.

Who stars in Operation Pacific?

Operation Pacific stars John Wayne, Patricia Neal, Ward Bond, Scott Forbes.

What is Operation Pacific's rating?

Operation Pacific holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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