Attack! The Battle for New Britain
Synopsis
Actual footage by the United States Signal Corps of the landing and attack on Arawe Beach, Cape Glouster, New Britain island in 1943 in the South Pacific theatre of World War Two, and the handicaps of the wild jungle in addition to the Japanese snipers and pill-box emplacements.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Sr.
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Attack! The Battle for New Britain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Office of War Information, U.S. Army Signal Corps, U.S. War Department, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Robert Presnell Sr.
Dimitri Tiomkin
Jack Hively
Jack Hively
Frank Capra
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Presnell Sr.
Writer
Frank Capra
Director
Jack Hively
Editor
Jack Hively
Director of Photography
Frank Capra
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Attack! The Battle for New Britain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attack! The Battle for New Britain
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What is Attack! The Battle for New Britain about?
Actual footage by the United States Signal Corps of the landing and attack on Arawe Beach, Cape Glouster, New Britain island in 1943 in the South Pacific theatre of World War Two, and the handicaps of the wild jungle in addition to the Japanese snipers and pill-box emplacements.
Who directed Attack! The Battle for New Britain?
Attack! The Battle for New Britain was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Attack! The Battle for New Britain?
The principal cast of Attack! The Battle for New Britain includes Leo Genn, Burgess Meredith, Anthony Veiller, Lloyd Nolan, Douglas MacArthur.
When was Attack! The Battle for New Britain released and how long is it?
Attack! The Battle for New Britain was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Attack! The Battle for New Britain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack! The Battle for New Britain was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.