Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

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mark G @Mark_Alan_G. May 26, 2026 Classic World War II propaganda film. Overly sentimental and melodramatic. An incredibly G-rated outlook on the reality of war. I don't know, they're just a lot better films dealing with World War II than this sappy soap opera. See more Chris B @Papa13070 Apr 17, 2026 This is the true story of Jimmy Doolittle's raid over Tokyo in April of 1942, which lead directly to the battle of Midway, the turning point of the war in the Pacific. It is told through the eyes of pilot Ted Lawson and his crew, and was based on his real life account of his experiences. Van Johnson does a fine job as Lawson, and he gets great support from Robert Walker and Don DeFore. Robert Mitchum is also in this film. The scenes on board the USS Hornet, the carrier, and the bombing of Japan, are especially good and absorbing. Most of all, this excellent movie evokes 1942 and the war, at home behind the lines and over Tokyo itself, better than any movie of its era. And the emotional farewell of the pilots and their wives was particularly touching. See it. See more Pete W @RT56398213 Mar 24, 2026 If youre a fan of World War 2 movies, this one is a must. The special effects for the era are brilliant and the story is fairly accurate. A personal favorite of mine. See more Jerry E @engelbach Jan 23, 2026 Horrendous acting, of the "gee whiz" variety from young men acting like giggly teenagers. Plus the unbearably bubbly Phyllis Thaxter. These are not people, but kids trying to play grownup. Embarrassing for actors and audience alike. Partly redeemed by some outstanding (for that era) special effects. See more Shadowman4710 T @RT96537255 May 31, 2025 The 100% rating baffles me. Sure it's got some good scenes and some very fine performances but overall it's quite dull. I'll give them credit for portraying the Chinese people as actual human beings (something that probably that wouldn't be done now) but the love story is dull and the action scenes, while excellent are few and far between. There are far better films form the same period. See more Dennis D @RT54892421 Feb 29, 2024 One of my favorite movies ever! They just played it on TCM--Turner Broadcasting-- See more Read all reviews

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