December 7th
Synopsis
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Uncle Sam 'U.S.'
Harry Davenport
Mr. 'C'
Dana Andrews
Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl Harbor
Paul Hurst
World War I Ghost Soldier
George O'Brien
Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice)
James Kevin McGuinness
Narrator (voice)
Philip Ahn
Shinto Priest (uncredited)
Addie Allen
Self (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Reporter (uncredited)
James Conaty
Wounded Officer (uncredited)
Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James E. Kelley
Self (uncredited)
Mrs. James E. Kelley
Self (uncredited)
Mrs. William J. Leight
Self (uncredited)
William J. Leight
Self (uncredited)
'Ducky' Louie
Hawaiian Boy (uncredited)
Robert Lowery
Pvt. Joseph L. Lockhart (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford, Gregg Toland
- Screenplay & Story
- Budd Schulberg
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- December 7th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Navy Department, U.S. War Department
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford, Gregg Toland
Budd Schulberg
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Robert Parrish
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Gregg Toland
Director
Budd Schulberg
Writer
John Ford
Producer
Robert Parrish
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About December 7th
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is December 7th about?
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Who directed December 7th?
December 7th was directed by John Ford, Gregg Toland.
Who stars in December 7th?
The principal cast of December 7th includes Walter Huston, Harry Davenport, Dana Andrews, Paul Hurst, George O'Brien.
When was December 7th released and how long is it?
December 7th was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for December 7th?
The original motion picture soundtrack for December 7th was composed by Alfred Newman.