Operation Pacific (1951): Cast & Plot
Operation Pacific is a 1951 action drama directed by George Waggner, starring John Wayne as Duke E. Gifford, Ward Bond and Lewis Martin. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- George Waggner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Operation Pacific About?
The premise of Operation Pacific without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, Duke E. Gifford serves as the second‑in‑command of the submarine USS Thunderfish, whose torpedoes repeatedly fail—either detonating prematurely or not at all. Determined to fix the problem, he takes charge of the weaponry. Meanwhile, he hopes to win back his ex‑wife, a nurse, only to discover she’s now involved with a navy pilot who also happens to be his commander’s younger brother.
Operation Pacific Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- submarine
- u.s. soldier
- submarine movie
- pacific war
- u.s. military
- u.s. navy sailor
- american submarine
- u.s. navy
- naval uniform
- world war two
- torpedo
- soldier
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- world war two soldier
- ship
- warship
- naval warfare
- kiss
- view through a periscope
- wayne and bond
- foreword
- written by director
- pearl harbor hawaii
- wayne and neal
- united states of america
- submarine commander
- mission
- dangerous mission
- japanese navy
- pacific
- nurse
- orphan
- aircraft carrier
- 1940s
- q ship
- girl
- boy
- watching a movie
- ukulele
- torpedo tube
- sunken submarine
- submariner
- submarine attack
- sinking ship
- shot in the shoulder
- reference to jesus christ
- reference to george washington
- nun
- navy ship
- mourning for son
- mourning one's friend
Operation Pacific Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Duke E. Gifford, with Ward Bond as John "Pop" Perry and Lewis Martin as Squad Commander. Directed by George Waggner; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Waggner
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John Wayne as Duke E. Gifford -
Ward Bond as John "Pop" Perry - Lewis Martin as Squad Commander
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Patricia Neal as Mary Stuart
Also Starring in Operation Pacific
· 18 more- Philip Carey Bob Perry
- Kathryn Givney Steele
- Jack Pennick Chief
- Sam Edwards Junior
- James Flavin SP Commander
- Bess Flowers Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Carleton Young Pilot Briefing Officers on Carrier (uncredited)
- Virginia Brissac Sister Anna
- Milburn Stone Ground Control Officer (uncredited)
- Paul Picerni Jonesy
- Martin Milner Caldwell
- William Campbell Talker
- John Baer Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
- Gail Davis Nurse (uncredited)
- Scott Forbes Larry
- Gayle Kellogg Crewman (uncredited)
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- Vincent Fotre Soundman
- Louis Mosconi Radarman Mosconi
More from George Waggner
More films directed by George Waggner: Red Nightmare, Mission of Danger, Jack the Ripper and Destination Nightmare.
Operation Pacific Plot Summary
What happens in Operation Pacific from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, the submarine USS Thunderfish, under the command of Duke E. Gifford John Wayne, is on a perilous mission to the Philippines to rescue a group of nuns and children, including a newborn infant nicknamed “Butch,” and transport them to Pearl Harbor. On the way, the sub sights a Japanese aircraft carrier and attacks, but its torpedoes malfunction, exploding halfway to the target. Attacked and pursued by the carrier’s escorting destroyers, Thunderfish manages to escape.
Full summary
The whole story of Operation Pacific, scene by scene
Operation Pacific Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Operation Pacific.
How Well Do You Know Operation Pacific?
9 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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What is the name of the submarine featured in the film?
Operation Pacific Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Opération dans le Pacifique” and “Unternehmen Seeadler”.
- Also known as
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- Opération dans le Pacifique
- Unternehmen Seeadler
- La flota silenciosa
- Squalo tonante
- Águas Traiçoeiras
- Csendes Hadművelet
- 존 웨인의 진주만
- Operace Pacifik
- Операция «Пасифик»
- Toimintaa Tyynellä merellä
- La flota silenciosa (Operació Pacífic)
- Operacja Pacyfik
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Torpedo Run, Operation Bikini and Operation Seawolf.
Operation Pacific FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Operation Pacific, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Operation Pacific?
Operation Pacific runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Operation Pacific released?
Operation Pacific was released on January 27, 1951.
Who directed Operation Pacific?
Operation Pacific was directed by George Waggner.
More films by George Waggner Who is in the cast of Operation Pacific?
Operation Pacific stars John Wayne as Duke E. Gifford, Ward Bond as John "Pop" Perry and Lewis Martin as Squad Commander, among 22 credited actors.
Does Operation Pacific have a post-credit scene?
No. Operation Pacific has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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