Review of Operation Pacific (1951) by James H — 09 Jul 2005

MISGUIDED JOHN WAYNE VEHICLE, WAY TOO MUCH FOCUS ON THE RATHER UNINTERESTING ROMANCE WITH PATRICIA NEAL, RATHER THAN THE ACTION OF THE MOVIE. JUST DOESN'T RING TRUE.

This review of Operation Pacific (1951) was written by James H on 09 Jul 2005.

Operation Pacific has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steven S (909) on 06 Jun 2007

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