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Midway (2019)

Written by Wes Tooke and directed by Roland Emmerich, 2019's Midway is a 2019 feature film starring Ed Skrein, Luke Evans, and Patrick Wilson. The film revolves around the invasion of Midway island and follows the war struggles between the United States and Japan.

Midway
PG-13
Drama
Action
History

Director
Roland Emmerich
Release Date
November 8, 2019
Studio(s)
Lionsgate
Distributor(s)
Lionsgate
Cast
Dennis Quaid , Nick Jonas , Ed Skrein , Woody Harrelson , Aaron Eckhart , Mandy Moore , Luke Evans , Patrick Wilson
Writers
Wes Tooke
Runtime
138 minutes
Budget
$100 million

Summary

The film, based on real-life events, centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Watch the Midway Trailer

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