American Guerrilla in the Philippines

1950
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1h 45m

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American Guerrilla in the Philippines (1950)

American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back.American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back.American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back.

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5.9/10

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Tyrone Power

Ensign Chuck Palmer

Micheline Presle

Jeanne Martinez
(as Micheline Prelle)

Tom Ewell

Jim Mitchell

Robert Patten

Lovejoy
(as Bob Patten)

Tommy Cook

Miguel

Juan Torena

Juan Martinez

Jack Elam

The Speaker

Robert Barrat

Gen. Douglas MacArthur

Miguel Anzures

Native Traitor
(uncredited)

Sabu Camacho

Bo
(uncredited)

Erlinda Cortes

Partisan
(uncredited)

Cris de Vera

Japanese Officer
(uncredited)

Rosa Del Rosario

Partisan
(uncredited)

Maria del Val

Señora Martinez - the Aunt
(uncredited)

Vic Diaz

Japanese General
(uncredited)

Arling Gonzales

Radio Operator
(uncredited)

Fred Gonzales

Radio Operator
(uncredited)

Eddie Infante

Col. Dimalanta
(uncredited)

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Trivia
This movie was filmed just prior to the outbreak of the Korean War in June of 1950, and used American warships to portray Japanese ships. One such ship, the U.S.S. Orleck (DD 886), exists to this day after serving in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and being sold for a while to the Turkish Navy, and is permanently docked in Lake Charles, LA, where it serves as a museum.

Goofs
When setting the sail early in the movie, Power's character refers to a halyard as a sheet. No real sailor would make such an error.

Connections
Edited into All This and World War II (1976)

Soundtracks
Chattanooga Choo Choo
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played as background music

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10/10

How many war movies can boast that some of their actors actually fought in the war ( WWII) ? You see it through their eyes and hearts, as it was filmed on their home ground!

The great Tyrone Power does it again! Not only does he wow the audience with his fabulous looks, he also makes you feel like you're really there, with his great acting ability. It is natural, not put on. The real chemistry with Michelle Perelle is very evident. (It's easy to see why Ty had thousands swarm to see him where ever he went.) You not only get a history lesson about the war in the Philippines, you also get to see it through the eyes of those who risked their lives and suffered through it! This includes Ty Power who sacrificed big bucks in offered movie contracts to go fight for our freedom instead. What a great American! It has dynamic movement, not a dull moment in it anywhere. The scenery is great, too! I must say I like having Tyrone Power doing the areas of narration, also. A real must to see with the whole family.