The Fighting Seabees
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Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. After a series of attacks by the Japanese, something new is tried, Construction Battalions (CBs=Seabees). The new CBs have to both build and be ready to fight.
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Where is The Fighting Seabees streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
About The Fighting Seabees
The Fighting Seabees is a 1944 English-language drama, action and war film directed by Edward Ludwig. The cast is led by John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Fighting Seabees was produced by Republic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 27, 1944, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers
- Borden Chase, Æneas MacKenzie
- Release date
- January 27, 1944
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Republic Pictures
The Fighting Seabees cast & crew
The Fighting Seabees was directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Borden Chase and Æneas MacKenzie.
The cast features John Wayne as Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan, Susan Hayward as Constance Chesley, Dennis O'Keefe as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow, William Frawley as Eddie Powers, Leonid Kinskey as Johnny Novasky, and J.M. Kerrigan as Sawyer Collins.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William Bradford.
Is The Fighting Seabees worth watching?
The Fighting Seabees holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and war, The Fighting Seabees is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fighting Seabees
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Cast of The Fighting Seabees
John Wayne
Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan
Susan Hayward
Constance Chesley
Dennis O'Keefe
Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
William Frawley
Eddie Powers
Leonid Kinskey
Johnny Novasky
J.M. Kerrigan
Sawyer Collins
Grant Withers
Whanger Spreckles
Paul Fix
Ding Jacobs
Ben Welden
Yump Lumkin
William Forrest
Lt. Tom Kerrick
Addison Richards
Capt. Joyce
Jay Norris
Joe Brick
The Fighting Seabees — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fighting Seabees in United States?
The Fighting Seabees 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 Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Fighting Seabees in?
The Fighting Seabees is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fighting Seabees?
The Fighting Seabees runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Fighting Seabees rated?
The Fighting Seabees is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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