This Is Korea! (1951) (Documentary)

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  • THIS IS KOREA
    Documentary


    DIRECTED BY JOHN FORD (as Rear Admiral John Ford USNVR Ret.)
    THE UNITES STATES NAVY
    REPUBLIC PICTURES



    Information from IMDb


    Summary
    Director John Ford's documentary about the beginnings of the Korean War,
    after North Korenn troops invaded South Korea and battled U.S.,
    South Korean and United Nations forces.
    Notable in that, unlike many documentaries of the time,
    it's in color, and no stock footage is used.
    Written by frankfob2


    Full Cast
    Edward A. Craig ... Himself (as Eddie Craig)
    John Ireland ... Narrator
    Turner Joy ... Himself (with shorthand typist)
    Douglas MacArthur ... Himself (arrives by car)
    Irving Pichel ... Narrator
    Lewis B. Puller ... Himself (calls for artillery) (as Chesty Puller)
    Arthur W. Radford ... Himself (at his desk)
    O.P. Smith ... Himself (decorates soldier)
    Arthur Struble ... Himself (with binoculars)


    Original Music
    Victor Young


    Trivia
    Available as an extra on the VCI Entertainment 2008 DVD edition of Surrender - Hell!.


    Filming Location
    South Korea


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    User Review

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited once, last by ethanedwards ().