Midway / MacArthur Double Feature

Midway (1976)

Breathtaking war footage, superb special effects, and a stellar cast mark this spectacular World War II drama of the events leading to the courageous battle of the Pacific. Six months after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, opposing commanders Nimitz (Henry Fonda) and Yamamoto (Toshirô Mifune) maneuver their forces towards the defining clash, with Captain Matt Garth (Charlton Heston) providing indispensable heroism. With Glenn Ford, Robert Mitchum, and James Coburn. 132 min. C/Rtg: PG

MacArthur (1977)

In this impressive, action-packed account of one of the most controversial public figures of the century, Gregory Peck delivers a superb performance as U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur. The military maverick defies enemies in World War II, Korea, and the White House, as the film follows the outspoken MacArthur in action from the Philippines to Inchon, to the consequential remarks that that led President Truman (Ed Flanders) to force his retirement. With Russell Johnson. 130 min. C/Rtg: PG

Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurettes; photo gallery; theatrical trailers.