Gripping WW2 movie about the US effort to organize a guerilla defense of the Philippines against the Japanese. One of the best war movies I've seen. Rousing action, strong cast, good direction. Even though it stars John Wayne, who's very good in this, it's really an ensemble piece. Anthony Quinn has one of his best roles from the '40s here. Beulah Bondi, Paul Fix, Vladimir Sokoloff, and Fely Franquelli are among the excellent actors in the supporting cast who offer sincere performances. There are a lot of touching moments and some surprisingly tender ones, too. Particularly for a movie thought of as simply a war actioner. It's a great deal more than that. Obviously fans of Duke and Quinn should see it but I think others will enjoy it as well.
Review of Back to Bataan
