Report from the Aleutians

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Movie
Original title Report from the Aleutians
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1943
length 47 minutes
Rod
Director John Huston
script John Huston
music Dimitri Tiomkin
cut John Huston

Report from the Aleutians is a 1943 American documentary .

action

The documentary tells of the battle for the Aleutians in World War II. After Japanese units occupied the islands of Kiska Island and Attu in June 1942, American troops had to set up on the island of Adak . The film describes everyday life under the tough conditions. The soldiers are accompanied on their patrols. A crash landing and a funeral are also shown.

The American Air Force carried out bombing raids on Kiska with type B-17 and B-24 bombers from Adak .

Awards

In 1944 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Documentary .

In addition, the film won a special award from the New York Film Critics Circle .

background

The film premiered on June 18, 1943 in New York.

Speaker of the film was next to director John Huston his father Walter Huston .

It was produced by the US Army Signal Corps . MGM took over the rental .

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