Flying Leathernecks (1951) Review: John Wayne's Commanding Role

Mindset Movie Reviews · Jul 29, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Flying Leathernecks (1951). Directed by Nicholas Ray, starring John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter, and Jay C. Flippen. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 6.3/10 🎬 Genre: Drama, Action, and War ⏱ Runtime: 102 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1951 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY70g-Ud76k Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.