Objective, Burma!

Objective, Burma! is an American black and white film from 1945 set during the Second World War. The film shows a raid in occupied Burma by American paratroopers who want to destroy a radar station. The lead role is fulfilled by Errol Flynn. At the time, the movie already reproached not really historically correct.

Errol Flynn in actionDespite three Oscar nominations the film won no prizes.

The dvd released in Netherlands (under the title "Objective Burma") also contains two short films:


 * "The Tanks Are Coming", 1941, a color film aimed at recruiting volunteers for the tank forces.
 * "The Rear Gunner", 1943, a black and white film that shows how the small man of importance for the war: he only fits in the turret of a bomber (with a role for Ronald Reagan).