MacArthur (1977): Cast
MacArthur is a 1977 historical drama directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur, Marj Dusay and Shane Sinutko. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is MacArthur About?
The premise of MacArthur without spoilers.
The story shifts from legend to the man behind it, tracing General Douglas MacArthur’s career from his 1942 assignment before the Battle of Bataan through the end of his service in 1952, after President Truman relieved him of Korean command for insubordination. The narrative unfolds in flashbacks during a visit to West Point.
MacArthur Themes & Keywords
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- pow prisoner of war
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- rear admiral the military rank
- harry s. truman character
- male protagonist
- korean war
- japan
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- wounded soldier
- warship
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- signing a contract
- train
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MacArthur Cast & Characters
Gregory Peck leads the cast as Douglas MacArthur, with Marj Dusay as Jean MacArthur and Shane Sinutko as Douglas (uncredited). Directed by Joseph Sargent; 52 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Sargent
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Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur - Marj Dusay as Jean MacArthur
- Shane Sinutko as Douglas (uncredited)
- Dan O'Herlihy as President Roosevelt
Also Starring in MacArthur
· 48 more- Ed Flanders President Harry S. Truman
- Branscombe Richmond Korean Soldier
- Evan C. Kim Major Akio Sakud (uncredited)
- Kenneth Tobey Admiral Halsey
- Bob Harks Reporter (uncredited)
- Russell Johnson Admiral King
- John McKee Admiral Leahy
- William Wellman Jr. Lieutenant Bulkeley
- Dick O'Neill Colonel Whitney
- Nicolas Coster Colonel Sidney Huff
- Charles Cyphers General Harding
- Allan Miller Colonel Diller
- G. D. Spradlin General Eichelberger
- Ivan Bonar Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
- John Fujioka Emperor Hirohito
- Robert Mandan Representative Martin
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- Fred Stuthman General Bradley
- Sandy Kenyon General Wainwright
- Lloyd Kino Japanese Administrative Assistant (uncredited)
- Addison Powell Admiral Nimitz
- Garry Walberg General Walker
- Barry Coe Television Reporter
- Tom Rosqui General Sampson
- Robert V. Barron POW (uncredited)
- Yuki Shimoda Prime Minister Shidehara
- Ward Costello Gen. George C. Marshall
- Arthur Godfrey Themselves
- Beulah Quo Ah Cheu
- Alex Rodine General Derevyanko
- Harvey Vernon Admiral Sherman
- John Stuart West Lieutenant Aames (uncredited)
- Warde Donovan General Shepherd
- Jerry Holland Aide
- Manuel DePina Prettyman
- Philip Kenneally Admiral Doyle
- Art Fleming The Secretary
- Ramon Sison Lieutenant Colonel (Hospital Commander, Corregidor) (uncredited)
- Jesse Dizon Castro
- Gerald Peters General Blamey
- Klair Bybee Burial Detail Soldier (uncredited)
- Walter O. Miles General Kenney
- Lane Allan General Marquat
- Everett Cooper General Krueger
- Eugene Peterson General Collins
- Howard Fujimoto Korean Soldier (uncredited)
- David Custer Kelly Photographer on USS Missouri (uncredited)
- Greg van Wey Sailor (uncredited)
- Marion Yuh Mashito (uncredited)
More from Joseph Sargent
More films directed by Joseph Sargent, best-rated first: White Lightning, Jaws: The Revenge, Sweet Nothing in My Ear and Sybil.
MacArthur Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer MacArthur ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
Cars in MacArthur
14 cars on screen, including the Willys M38 and the Willys M38.
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Willys M38 Main role -
Willys M38 Main role -
1941 Buick Roadmaster Minor role -
1948 Buick Super Minor role
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MacArthur FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of MacArthur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is MacArthur?
MacArthur runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was MacArthur released?
MacArthur was released on July 15, 1977.
Who directed MacArthur?
MacArthur was directed by Joseph Sargent.
More films by Joseph Sargent Who is in the cast of MacArthur?
MacArthur stars Gregory Peck as Douglas MacArthur, Marj Dusay as Jean MacArthur and Shane Sinutko as Douglas (uncredited), among 52 credited actors.
Does MacArthur have a post-credit scene?
No. MacArthur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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