1944
6.3 (21 votes)
2h 20m
Genres
War
Adventure
Drama
Action
Romance
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
The Story of Dr. Wassell
Flaming Action from the Jungles of Java to China and the Seven Seas!
Overview
As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
Key Crew
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Director of Photography: William E. Snyder, Victor Milner
Screenplay: Alan Le May, Charles Bennett
Story: Corydon M. Wassell, James Hilton
Producer: Cecil B. DeMille
