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Windtalkers
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R,2hrs 14min
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June 14, 2002
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MGM/UA
Synopsis: Loosely based on a real-life operation during World War II, this action-adventure from director John Woo stars Nicolas Cage as Joe Enders, a Marine traumatized by the loss of his entire platoon in the Solomon Islands during an ambush he believes was deadlier than necessary due to his indecision. Suffering from eardrum damage in Hawaii, Joe manages to be declared fit for duty once again thanks to a sympathetic nurse (Frances O'Connor), but his new assignment isn't what he expects. Joe is ordered to ... Full Synopsis
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Windtalkers is the best of Woo's American movies, and the one with the sturdiest and most direct links to his earlier pictures. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Joe Enders
Ben Yahzee
Hjelmstad
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Katherine Heigl attends the premiere of "Windtalkers" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood,...
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