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Objective, Burma! (1945): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Objective, Burma! is a 1945 action drama directed by Raoul Walsh, starring James Brown, Errol Flynn and William Prince. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metascore
79
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Objective, Burma! (1945) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 22m (142 min)
Director
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , War
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Objective, Burma! About?

The premise of Objective, Burma! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During World War II, Captain Charles Nelson leads a small team of commandos deep into treacherous Burma on a perilous mission to sabotage a vital radar base. After successfully completing their objective, the team faces a surprise ambush while attempting to escape. Forced to split up, Nelson must guide his men through the dense and unforgiving jungle, battling enemy forces and the harsh landscape as they fight for survival.

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Cast & crew

Objective, Burma! Cast

James Brown leads the cast, with Errol Flynn and William Prince. Directed by Raoul Walsh; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Raoul Walsh

More films directed by Raoul Walsh, best-rated first: White Heat, The Strawberry Blonde, They Died with Their Boots On and A Lion Is in the Streets.

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Ratings

Objective, Burma! Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Objective, Burma! 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.

Plot

Objective, Burma! Plot Summary

What happens in Objective, Burma! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a bold mission, Captain Nelson leads a group of United States Army paratroopers into the unforgiving jungles of Burma, where they are charged with the critical task of eliminating a camouflaged Japanese radar station that threatens Allied air operations into China. This daring operation is accompanied by skilled Gurkha regiment guides, a battle-hardened Chinese Army Captain, and a knowledgeable war correspondent who helps navigate the perilous landscape.

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Objective, Burma! Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Objective, Burma!.

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Quiz

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Cars

Cars in Objective, Burma!

3 cars on screen, including the Willys MB 'Jeep' and the Case SI.

  • Willys MB 'Jeep' in Objective, Burma! Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
  • Case SI in Objective, Burma! Case SI Background role
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Objective, Burma! Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Operacja Birma” and “Objetivo: Birmania”.

Also known as
  • Operacja Birma
  • Objetivo: Birmania
  • Aventures en Birmanie
  • Der Held von Burma
  • Obiettivo Burma!
  • Junglens musketerer
  • Burma hadművelet
  • 反攻缅甸
  • Um Punhado de Bravos
  • Aventuras en Birmania
  • Цель - Бирма
  • Cilj: Burma!
+4 more
  • 오브젝티브 버마
  • Objectiu Birmània
  • هدف، برمه!
  • Revansch i Burma

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Objective, Burma! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Objective, Burma!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Objective, Burma!?

Objective, Burma! runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

When was Objective, Burma! released?

Objective, Burma! was released on February 17, 1945.

Who directed Objective, Burma!?

Objective, Burma! was directed by Raoul Walsh.

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Who is in the cast of Objective, Burma!?

Objective, Burma! stars James Brown, Errol Flynn and William Prince, among 10 credited actors.

How is Objective, Burma! rated?

Objective, Burma! has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Objective, Burma! have a post-credit scene?

No. Objective, Burma! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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