This was solid. Recently I have taken an interest in both the propaganda films and wartime documentaries of World War II from both sides. I especially wanted to see this, since I love Ford's 'They Were Expendable' so much. Definitely worth the effort to find if you have a similar inclination for the material. I have always wondered if a truly 'objective', 'unbiased' documentary can be made. Simply the decisions a…
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
Top Cast
Walter Huston
Uncle Sam 'U.S.'
Harry Davenport
Mr. 'C'
Dana Andrews
Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl Harbor
Paul Hurst
World War I Ghost Soldier
George O'Brien
Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice)
James Kevin McGuinness
Narrator (voice)
Philip Ahn
Shinto Priest (uncredited)
Addie Allen
Self (uncredited)
Ralph Byrd
Reporter (uncredited)
James Conaty
Wounded Officer (uncredited)
Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James E. Kelley
Self (uncredited)
Mrs. James E. Kelley
Self (uncredited)
Mrs. William J. Leight
Self (uncredited)
William J. Leight
Self (uncredited)
Reviews
Though technically a docu-drama, this is really more of a conspiratorial retrospective on just how the Japanese managed to catch the US military on the hop, disastrously, on this fateful day. It’s narrated, of sorts, by way of a supposed conversation between a notional “Uncle Sam” (Walter Huston) and “Mr. C” (Harry Davenport). They start off by extolling the virtues of the multi-national/ethnic population that has…
FAQ about December 7th
What is December 7th about?
"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.
When was December 7th released?
December 7th was released in 1943.
What genres does December 7th belong to?
December 7th is categorised as History, War, Action, Documentary.
Who stars in December 7th?
The cast of December 7th includes Walter Huston, Harry Davenport, Dana Andrews, Paul Hurst, George O'Brien.