Report from the Aleutians
Synopsis
A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Museum of Modern Art
Festival / Special Debut
July 30, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Report from the Aleutians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Army Signal Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Huston
Dimitri Tiomkin
John Huston
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
John Huston
Writer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
John Huston
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Report from the Aleutians
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What is Report from the Aleutians about?
A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed Report from the Aleutians?
Report from the Aleutians was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Report from the Aleutians?
The principal cast of Report from the Aleutians includes John Huston, Walter Huston, Milton Ashkin, Lyle A. Bean.
When was Report from the Aleutians released and how long is it?
Report from the Aleutians was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Report from the Aleutians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Report from the Aleutians was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.