MacArthur(1977)
“Where the legend ends and the man begins.”
Overview
The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
Director
Joseph Sargent
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Douglas MacArthur
Ivan Bonar
as Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
Ward Costello
as Gen. George C. Marshall
Nicolas Coster
as Colonel Sidney Huff
Marj Dusay
as Jean MacArthur
Ed Flanders
as President Harry S. Truman
Warde Donovan
as General Shepherd
Branscombe Richmond
as Korean Soldier
Jerry Holland
as Aide
Art Fleming
as The Secretary
Russell Johnson
as Admiral King
Sandy Kenyon
as General Wainwright
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • The Zanuck/Brown Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch MacArthur?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for MacArthur (1977).
What is MacArthur about?▼
The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
Who directed MacArthur?▼
MacArthur was directed by Joseph Sargent and released in 1977. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is MacArthur?▼
MacArthur has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in MacArthur?▼
The cast of MacArthur includes Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur, Ivan Bonar as Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland, Ward Costello as Gen. George C. Marshall, Nicolas Coster as Colonel Sidney Huff, Marj Dusay as Jean MacArthur and more.
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