Corregidor
“28 days of epic heroism - that shook the world!”
Synopsis
A doctor and his staff in a hospital on the Philippine island of Corregidor shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor try to treat the sick, injured and wounded as American and Filipino troops desperately try to beat back a ferocious Japanese attack.
Top Cast
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Otto Kruger
Dr. Jan Stockman
Elissa Landi
Dr. Royce Lee Stockman
Donald Woods
Dr. Michael
Frank Jenks
Sgt. Mahoney
Rick Vallin
Cpl. Pinky Mason
Wanda McKay
Nurse Jane 'Hey-Dutch' Van Dornen
Ian Keith
Capt. Morris
Ted Hecht
Platoon Lieutenant
Charles Jordan
Bronx
Frank Jaquet
Priest
I. Stanford Jolley
Agitated Soldier at Barricade
John Grant
Calm Soldier at Barricade
Ruby Dandridge
Hyacinth
Alfred Noyes
Epilogue Narrator (voice)
Ted Adams
Ordnance Officer
Frank Hagney
Lieutenant #2
Eddie Hall
Brooklyn
Gordon Hayes
Marine
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar G. Ulmer, Doris Malloy
- Original Score
- Leo Erdody
- Original Title
- Corregidor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- PRC, Atlantis Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Edgar G. Ulmer, Doris Malloy
Leo Erdody
Ira H. Morgan
Charles Henkel Jr.
Dixon R. Harwin, Peter R. Van Duinen, Edward Finney
Department Leadership Roster
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
William Nigh
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Screenplay
Doris Malloy
Screenplay
Dixon R. Harwin
Producer
Edward Finney
Producer
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Corregidor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Corregidor about?
A doctor and his staff in a hospital on the Philippine island of Corregidor shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor try to treat the sick, injured and wounded as American and Filipino troops desperately try to beat back a ferocious Japanese attack.
Who directed Corregidor?
Corregidor was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Corregidor?
The principal cast of Corregidor includes Otto Kruger, Elissa Landi, Donald Woods, Frank Jenks, Rick Vallin.
When was Corregidor released and how long is it?
Corregidor was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Corregidor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Corregidor was composed by Leo Erdody.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Corregidor?
Corregidor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).