Destroyer
“You'll Always Remember . . . And Never Forget . . . Destroyer”
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Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski
Glenn Ford
as Mickey Donohue
Edgar Buchanan
as Kansas Jackson
Marguerite Chapman
as Mary Boleslavski
Regis Toomey
as Lt. Cmdr. Clark
Warren Ashe
as Lt. Bert Marton
Leo Gorcey
as Seaman Sarecky
Edward Brophy
as Engineer Casey
Eddy Waller
as Marty, a riveter
Roger Clark
as Chief Engineer
Curt Bois
as Swab with large nose
Kenneth MacDonald
as Admiral (Clark's CO)
Charles D. Brown
as Doctor, finding Boley unfit for further sea duty
Cliff Clark
as Commandant
Richard Loo
as Japanese Submarine Commander
Benson Fong
as Japanese Sonar Man
Lloyd Bridges
as 2nd Fireman (uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
as Doctor #1 (uncredited)
Bud Geary
as 2nd Ship Fitter (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
as Austin (uncredited)
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About Destroyer
“You'll Always Remember . . . And Never Forget . . . Destroyer”
Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub. Running 99 minutes.
Destroyer Cast and Characters
The cast features Edward G. Robinson (as Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski), Glenn Ford (as Mickey Donohue), Edgar Buchanan (as Kansas Jackson), Marguerite Chapman (as Mary Boleslavski), and Regis Toomey (as Lt. Cmdr. Clark). Their performances are a major reason Destroyer has built such a passionate audience.
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Destroyer flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Destroyer?
Destroyer runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is Destroyer good? What's the rating?
Destroyer holds a 6.8/10 rating based on 16 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Destroyer?
The main cast includes Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford, Edgar Buchanan, and Marguerite Chapman, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Destroyer available in English?
Yes — Destroyer was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Destroyer released?
Destroyer was released in 1943.
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What is Destroyer about?
Destroyer is a Adventure/Drama English-language film. Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
When was Destroyer released?
Destroyer was released on August 19, 1943. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures.
Who stars in Destroyer?
Destroyer stars Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford, Edgar Buchanan and Marguerite Chapman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Destroyer available in HD?
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