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      Destroyer

      1943 1 hr. 39 min. War List
      Reviews 58% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Shipyard welder Steve Boleslavski (Edward G. Robinson) re-enlists in the Navy for a chance to serve on the S.S. John Paul Jones, a World War II destroyer he helped build. When a political strike enables Boleslavski to replace Mickey Donohue (Glenn Ford) as the ship's petty officer, his taskmaster-like ways earn him the hatred of everyone on board. Then the ship's crew is pitted in a fierce battle against the Japanese, and the hard-nosed Boleslavski finally gets the respect he deserves. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Entertain Edward G. Robinson in a navy War picture as an aging seaman. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/12/18 Full Review Audience Member well played WWII movie made during WWII-my favorites Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member An entertaining wartime adventure--W.O.W. Those Shake Down Cruises are Dangerous!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member good WWII wartime action Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Trevor Johnston Radio Times While it takes a while to build up steam, the film just about gets there in the end. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Though it offers no surprises, it's still well-done and mildly entertaining. Rated: C+ Aug 25, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Shipyard welder Steve Boleslavski (Edward G. Robinson) re-enlists in the Navy for a chance to serve on the S.S. John Paul Jones, a World War II destroyer he helped build. When a political strike enables Boleslavski to replace Mickey Donohue (Glenn Ford) as the ship's petty officer, his taskmaster-like ways earn him the hatred of everyone on board. Then the ship's crew is pitted in a fierce battle against the Japanese, and the hard-nosed Boleslavski finally gets the respect he deserves.
      Director
      William A. Seiter
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Genre
      War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Apr 13, 2011