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During World War II, Gregg Masterman (Robert Taylor) goes from playboy to patriot when he is called for duty. As the privileged draftee swiftly ascends the ranks within the Navy, Rear Adm. Stephen Thomas (Charles Laughton) assigns him to serve under Lt. Cmdr. Martin J. Roberts (Brian Donlevy), a tough World War I veteran. Despite the extreme contrast between their military careers, Masterman and Roberts must join forces if they hope to defeat the mighty Japanese battleship headed their way.
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Robert Taylor
Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles Laughton
Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian Donlevy
Lieut. Cmdr. Martin J. Roberts
Lieut. Cmdr. Martin J. Roberts
Walter Brennan
Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Marilyn Maxwell
Audrey Carr
Audrey Carr
Henry O'Neill
Cmdr. Stone M.C
Cmdr. Stone M.C
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