Attack! The Battle for New Britain (1944)

Description: 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.
Director: Frank Capra
Producer: frank capra
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 215 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:11:29
Genre: War Documentary
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Actors


Leo Genn
Burgess Meredith
Anthony Veiller
Lloyd Nolan
Douglas MacArthur

User Reviews

alan james
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
steve sekely
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
freddie francis
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
alfred e green
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
harry winer
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
john o'connor
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
lina wertmuller
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
matthew mallinson
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
muriel box
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
connie rasinski
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
wallace worsley
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
william wyler
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
bruce mitchell
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
bj davis
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
samuel fuller
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
kinji fukasaku
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
william rowland
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
ewing scott
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
norman z mcleod
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
garson kanin
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.

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