Documentary short film depicting the harrowing battle between the U.S. Marines and the Japanese for control of the Pacific island of Tarawa. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Archives and Records Administration in 2005.
Cinematography
Combat cameramen shot this under live fire.
Editing
Brutal juxtaposition of corpses and patriotic narration.
Production
First uncensored combat footage allowed in US theaters.
Director
Richard Brooks
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
