

Destroyer (1943)
You'll Always Remember . . . And Never Forget . . . Destroyer
Plot Summary
Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
Full Cast & Characters

Edward G. Robinson
Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski

Glenn Ford
Mickey Donohue

Edgar Buchanan
Kansas Jackson

Marguerite Chapman
Mary Boleslavski

Regis Toomey
Lt. Cmdr. Clark

Warren Ashe
Lt. Bert Marton

Leo Gorcey
Seaman Sarecky

Edward Brophy
Engineer Casey

Eddy Waller
Marty, a riveter

Roger Clark
Chief Engineer

Curt Bois
Swab with large nose

Kenneth MacDonald
Admiral (Clark's CO)
Director & Crew
William A. Seiter
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of Destroyer?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 16 votes.
Who directed Destroyer?
Destroyer was directed by William A. Seiter and released in 1943.
How long is Destroyer?
Destroyer has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1943-08-19
- Status
- Released





