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A group of men parachute into Japanese-occupied Burma with a dangerous and important mission: to locate and blow up a radar station. They accomplish this well enough, but when they try to rendezvous at an old air-strip to be taken back to their base, they find Japanese waiting for them, and they must make a long, difficult walk back through enemy-occupied jungle.
During World War II, a squadron of American paratroopers is dropped behind Japanese lines in Burma with the objective of destroying a crucial radar station. Facing treacherous jungle terrain, dwindling supplies, and relentless enemy patrols, the soldiers must rely on their courage and camaraderie to complete their perilous mission. The film vividly portrays the brutal realities of jungle warfare and the immense sacrifices made by those fighting in the Pacific theater.
Objective, Burma! was a critical and commercial success upon its release, praised for its realistic depiction of combat and its thrilling narrative. While lauded for its technical achievements and performances, particularly Errol Flynn's, some elements were debated, especially concerning its portrayal of British and American roles in the Burma campaign. Despite minor historical quibbles, it remains a well-regarded war film of its era.
Praised for its intense and realistic portrayal of combat in the Burma jungle.
Errol Flynn's performance as the determined paratrooper captain was widely commended.
The film's suspenseful narrative and gripping action sequences were highlights for critics.
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The film was initially banned in Britain due to complaints from the Burmese government and the British War Office, who felt it inaccurately portrayed the contributions of British and Commonwealth forces in the Burma campaign and potentially offended the Burmese people.
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Come on, I'd follow that man down the barrel of a cannon. Errol Flynn stars as Major Nelson, who along with 50 other commandos parachute into Burma to destroy a Japanese radar station. The mission is a success but while waiting to be ai...