Review of Okinawa (1952) by Jon A — 20 Jan 2011

Distinctly average movie filled with cliched characters that walks a thin line between square-jawed heroics and war-weary endurance.

This review of Okinawa (1952) was written by Jon A on 20 Jan 2011.

Okinawa has generally received mixed reviews.

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