Midway(1976)
“The glory, the suspense, the spectacular drama of the men who won the most decisive naval battle in our history!”
Overview
This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Director
Jack Smight
Studio
The Mirisch Company
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$100M
Cast
Charlton Heston
as Capt. Matthew Garth
Henry Fonda
as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
James Coburn
as Capt. Vinton Maddox
Glenn Ford
as Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance
Hal Holbrook
as Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort
Robert Mitchum
as Vice Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey Jr.
Toshirō Mifune
as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Cliff Robertson
as Cmdr. Jessop
Robert Wagner
as Lt.Cmdr. Blake
Robert Webber
as Admiral Jack Fletcher
James Shigeta
as Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo
Pat Morita
as Rear Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$100M
Production Companies
The Mirisch Company • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Midway?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Midway (1976).
What is Midway about?▼
This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.
Who directed Midway?▼
Midway was directed by Jack Smight and released in 1976. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is Midway?▼
Midway has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Midway?▼
The cast of Midway includes Charlton Heston as Capt. Matthew Garth, Henry Fonda as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, James Coburn as Capt. Vinton Maddox, Glenn Ford as Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, Hal Holbrook as Cmdr. Joseph Rochefort and more.
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