Summaries

An officer leads a band of Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese in anticipation of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's return.

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
  • exclamation point in title
  • band
  • punctuation in title
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jul 25, 1959
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States Philippines
Language English
Filming locations Philippines
Production companies Allied Artists Pictures Cory Film Corporation

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 25m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Barely escaping capture in the Philippines during World War II, Lt. Donald D. Blackburn (Keith Andes) begins an even more treacherous journey of survival in the wilds of the jungle. Blackburn is able to recruit an improvised army of savage natives to launch a fresh assault after bravely conquering hunger, disease, and the persistent threat of enemy fire. Based on a true story.

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