

Back to Bataan
“SEE! Battle of Bataan! March of Death! Guerilla Raids! Fierce bolo fighters in action!”
An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.
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Where is Back to Bataan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Back to Bataan
Back to Bataan is a 1945 English-language war and drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk. The cast is led by John Wayne, Beulah Bondi, Anthony Quinn. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Back to Bataan was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 30, 1945, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Writers
- Æneas MacKenzie, William Gordon, Richard H. Landau
- Release date
- May 30, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Back to Bataan cast & crew
Back to Bataan was directed by Edward Dmytryk and written by Æneas MacKenzie, William Gordon, and Richard H. Landau.
The cast features John Wayne as Colonel Joseph Madden, Beulah Bondi as Bertha Barnes, Anthony Quinn as Captain Andres Bonifacio, Fely Franquelli as Dalisay Delgado, Richard Loo as Maj. Hasko, and Philip Ahn as Col. Coroki.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Nicholas Musuraca and it was produced by Robert Fellows.
Is Back to Bataan worth watching?
Back to Bataan holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and drama, Back to Bataan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Back to Bataan
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Cast of Back to Bataan

John Wayne
Colonel Joseph Madden

Beulah Bondi
Bertha Barnes

Anthony Quinn
Captain Andres Bonifacio

Fely Franquelli
Dalisay Delgado

Richard Loo
Maj. Hasko

Philip Ahn
Col. Coroki

Alex Havier
Sgt. Bernessa

'Ducky' Louie
Maximo Cuenca

Lawrence Tierney
Lt. Cmdr. Waite

Leonard Strong
Gen. Homma

Paul Fix
Bindle Jackson

Abner Biberman
Japanese Captain
Back to Bataan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Back to Bataan in United States?
Back to Bataan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Back to Bataan in?
Back to Bataan is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Back to Bataan?
Back to Bataan runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Back to Bataan rated?
Back to Bataan is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 67 ratings.











