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What is the movie 1941 about?
After Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, residents of California descend into a wild panic, afraid that they might be the next target. Among them are Wild Bill Kelso (John Belushi), a crazed National Guard pilot; Sgt. Frank Tree (Dan Aykroyd), a patriotic, straight-laced tank crew commander; Ward Douglas (Ned Beatty), a civilian willing to help with the American war effort at any cost; and Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell (Robert Stack), who tries his hardest to maintain sanity amid the chaos.
1941/Film synopsis
Is 1941 based on a true story?
1941 is a 1979 American period war comedy film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. Many other events in the film were based on real incidents, including the Zoot Suit Riots and an incident in which the U.S. Army placed an anti-aircraft gun in a homeowner’s yard on the Maine coast.
What is 1941 rated?
PG
1941/MPAA rating
Who wrote 1941?
Robert Zemeckis
Bob GaleJohn Milius
1941/Screenplay
Where was the movie 1941 filmed?
It’s in Acton, north of Los Angeles. The rest is Los Angeles itself, mainly on studio sets. The film was a joint production from Universal and Columbia, with sets built at Warner Bros in Burbank and at MGM.
Does Netflix have 1941?
As well as directing, Steven has 167 producer credits and is one of the wealthiest filmmakers in the world….This list only applies to Netflix: US, UK, Canada and Australia.
| Movie | Date Released | Region Available |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 1979 | AU |
| A.I. Artifical Intelligence | 2001 | AU |
| Always | 1989 | US |
How long is 1941 the movie?
1h 58m
1941/Running time
How many World War 2 movies were there?
It’s impossible to come up with a definitive list but, for comparison, Wikipedia’s list of films about the 1914-18 war totals a little more than 130, while the same source’s compilation of second world war films comes to more than 1,300, and still counting.
Are there any movies that are not a genre?
Other movie labels cannot be considered genres. Film noir, thrillers, and action movies are not actually genres but a director’s style, which will be discussed in a later chapter. They are considered director’s style because their characteristics include cinematography and editing, which are not among the four elements that make up a genre.
What was the most successful Disney movie of the 1940s?
Despite the advent of World War II, Dumbo was still the most financially successful Disney film of the 1940s. After its October 23 release, Dumbo proved to be a financial miracle compared to other Disney films.
What makes a movie in the action genre?
Movies in the action genre are defined by risk and stakes. While many movies may feature an action sequence, to be appropriately categorized inside the action genre, the bulk of the content must be action-oriented, including fight scenes, stunts, car chases, and general danger.
Who are the stereotyped characters in genre movies?
The femme fatale is a conventional character in film noir, like the comic sidekick, the schoolmarm, and the gunfighter in the western. Ethnic characters are often stereotyped as flat characters in genre movies: the Italian mobster, the black drug dealer, the Arab terrorist, the cross-section of soldiers in the war film’s platoon.
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