Midway
PG-13
6.7
2019
2 hr 18 min
Drama
, Action
, History
, War
The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.
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- Cast：
- Ed Skrein , Patrick Wilson , Woody Harrelson , Luke Evans , Mandy Moore , Luke Kleintank , Dennis Quaid
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