Corregidor (1943): Cast & Plot
Corregidor is a 1943 war drama directed by William Nigh, starring Otto Kruger as Dr. Jan Stockman, Elissa Landi and Ruby Dandridge. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- William Nigh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PRC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Corregidor About?
The premise of Corregidor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
For 28 days a small hospital on Corregidor becomes a haven of extraordinary bravery after Pearl Harbor. A dedicated doctor and his nurses work nonstop to care for the sick, injured and wounded while American and Filipino soldiers fiercely resist a relentless Japanese assault, illustrating the island’s desperate struggle.
Corregidor Themes & Keywords
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- american soldier
- corregidor philippines
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- world war two
- philippines
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- machine gun
Corregidor Cast & Characters
Otto Kruger leads the cast as Dr. Jan Stockman, with Elissa Landi as Dr. Royce Lee Stockman and Ruby Dandridge as Hyacinth. Directed by William Nigh; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Nigh
- Otto Kruger as Dr. Jan Stockman
- Elissa Landi as Dr. Royce Lee Stockman
- Ruby Dandridge as Hyacinth
- Rick Vallin as Cpl. Pinky Mason
Also Starring in Corregidor
· 17 more- Wanda McKay Nurse Jane 'Hey-Dutch' Van Dornen
- Donald Woods Dr. Michael
- Frank Hagney Lieutenant #2
- I. Stanford Jolley Agitated Soldier at Barricade
- Forrest Taylor Doctor
- Frank Jenks Sgt. Mahoney
- Eddie Hall Brooklyn
- Frank Jaquet Priest
- Ian Keith Capt. Morris
- Charles Jordan Bronx
- Ted Adams Ordnance Officer
- Ted Hecht Platoon Lieutenant
- Jack Rutherford General
- John Grant Calm Soldier at Barricade
- Alfred Noyes Epilogue Narrator (voice)
- Gordon Hayes Marine
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- Jimmy Vilan Stockman's Houseboy
More from William Nigh
More films directed by William Nigh: Stage Struck, Allotment Wives, Divorce and Trocadero.
Corregidor Plot Summary
What happens in Corregidor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Philippine front lines bring together a small, tense group on Manoi Island. Dr. Jan Stockman and his wife-to-be, Royce Lee Stockman, are newly married under the shadow of mounting danger, as a local priest completes the ceremony only to pause for a warning from the skies. Their wedding is interrupted by the sudden onslaught of a Japanese aerial assault, and tragedy strikes quickly when Royce’s maid, Hyacinth, is killed in the bombing. With invasion forces pressing from all sides, the trio—Royce, Jan, and their fellow soldiers—flee into a desperate retreat that carries them across roughly six hundred miles toward Manila, hoping to reach safety before the enemy closes in.
Full summary
The whole story of Corregidor, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Corregidor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the newly married couple at the beginning of the film?
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Corregidor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Corregidor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Corregidor?
Corregidor runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Corregidor released?
Corregidor was released on March 29, 1943.
Who directed Corregidor?
Corregidor was directed by William Nigh.
More films by William Nigh Who is in the cast of Corregidor?
Corregidor stars Otto Kruger as Dr. Jan Stockman, Elissa Landi as Dr. Royce Lee Stockman and Ruby Dandridge as Hyacinth, among 21 credited actors.
Does Corregidor have a post-credit scene?
No. Corregidor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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