Midway

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.

Cast

Charlton Heston

as Capt. Matthew Garth

Henry Fonda

as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz

James Coburn

as Capt. Vinton Maddox

Glenn Ford

as Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance

Hal Holbrook

as Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort

Robert Mitchum

as Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.

Toshirō Mifune

as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

Cliff Robertson

as Cmdr. Jessop

Robert Wagner

as Lt.Cmdr. Blake

Robert Webber

as Admiral Jack Fletcher

Reviews

John Chard

They sacrifice themselves like samurai, these Americans. A critical part of WWII gets the big epic cinematic treatment, with all star casting and lots of noise. Though purporting to be exactly how things were during this particular battle, a pinch of salt is also needed. Much of the film is take...

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