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Back to Bataan

1945·Movie·PG-13·95 min·6.1(67)

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An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.

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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
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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

John Wayne

Colonel Joseph Madden

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Bertha Barnes

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Captain Andres Bonifacio

Fely Franquelli

Fely Franquelli

Dalisay Delgado

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

Maj. Hasko

Philip Ahn

Philip Ahn

Col. Coroki

Alex Havier

Alex Havier

Sgt. Bernessa

'Ducky' Louie

'Ducky' Louie

Maximo Cuenca

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Lt. Cmdr. Waite

Leonard Strong

Leonard Strong

Gen. Homma

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Bindle Jackson

Abner Biberman

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.

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