6.3
“Where the legend ends and the man begins.”
MacArthur (1977)
July 15, 19772h 10mEN
6.3
87 votes
Overview
The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
Director
Joseph SargentWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Rent
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$9.0M
Revenue
$16.3M
Production Companies
Universal PicturesThe Zanuck/Brown Company
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