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The Guts and Glory of the Navy! This is the movie that inspired Saving Private Ryan. It's the deeply moving true story of five brothers who fought and died together when their ship, the American cruiser Juneau, was sunk in the South Pacific during World War II. The Fighting Sullivans is something more than a worthy tribute to a pair of small town parents and the five sons they lost when the Juneau blew up in a battle off Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. It is a heartwarming slice of Americana that will fill in the background of any number of Americans on the fighting front. The audience's awareness of the news in store for the Sullivan family adds considerably to the film's effect. Stars Ward Bond, Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle.
This Commemorative Edition marks the 63rd anniversary of the sinking of the Juneau. DVD features include an interview with the last living survivor of the sinking, memorials from family member, a letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a new digital transfer, the original theatrical trailer and much more. This movie is rated PG and is shown in Black & White.
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