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Midway

Midway (1976)

Drama, Historical, War, Action | United States

Director: Jack Smight

ITV4 | Thursday 28 December 2023 | 14:05

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Thursday 28 December 2023 14:05

Thursday 28 December 2023 13:00

Sunday 24 December 2023 11:55

Sunday 24 December 2023 10:50

Sunday 28 May 2023 15:35

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11/09/2022

Rating: 6.7/10

User rating: 6.7/10
(7 votes)

SYNOPSIS

May 1941. After the Doolittle Raid Japan aims to expand its territory in the Pacific, to make such raids less likely. Their next target: Midway Island. However, the US Navy is intercepting their messages and has partially cracked their encryption code, forewarning them of Japan's intentions. Two US aircraft carrier task groups are sent to Midway, resulting in the one of the most important battles in history.

Actors

Voice: Paul Frees

Writer: Donald S. Sanford

Producer: Walter Mirisch

RUNTIME: 132 min

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