WWII. Joe Enders, a decorated Marine who is by-the-book to a fault, is just coming back on duty (by cheating on his medical tests). "Ox" Anderson, much greener, is also getting the same new task: Protect the Navajo codetalkers (Ben Yahzee and Charles Whitehorse, respectively). While Enders is initially frustrated with his assignment, his respect grows as the codetalkers prove their worth in the brutal battle to take Saipan.
Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>
Originally slated for a fall 2001 release, but pushed back several months following the terrorist attacks on the USA of 11 September 2001.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
The start of the Camp Pendleton sequence opens with a closeup of a 50-star U.S. flag which is incorrect for 1943, the year of the action. The closeup dissolves to an establishing shot of the camp's parade square where a correct, 48-star flag is visible on the mast. The U.S. would not require a 50-star flag until 1959.
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Quotes
Joe Enders:
[to Gunnery Sergeant Hjelmstad]
I can't do my job! See more »