Midway (1976)

Released: 1976-06-18 Duration: 2hr 12min

Genres: Action Drama History War

Rating 6.6

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The glory, the suspense, the spectacular drama of the men who won the most decisive naval battle in our history!

Overview

This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company

Universal Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$4,000,000.00
Revenue	$100,000,000.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	22.634

Directed By

Jack Smight

Crew

Screenplay
Donald S. Sanford

Editor
Frank J. Urioste

Editor
Robert Swink

Producer
Walter Mirisch

Original Music Composer
John Williams

Director of Photography
Harry Stradling Jr.

Director
Jack Smight

Stunts
Charlie Picerni

Stunts
Gary Combs

Stunts
Erik Cord

Stunts
Steven Burnett

Set Decoration
John M. Dwyer

Art Direction
Walter H. Tyler

Stunts
Victor Paul

Stunts
Bill Saito

Stunts
James Winburn

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