1941 (1979) (1979)

Name: 1941 (1979)
Genre: Comedy, War, Action
Released: 1979
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

1h 58m United States of America

Comedy War Action

Plot

Set in the chaotic aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, "1941" follows a military officer in California who spearheads a frantic pursuit of a suspected Japanese submarine. The tension escalates as locals, gripped by fear and paranoia, join the officer in a wild and comedic chase, leading to absurd encounters and misunderstandings. As the community spirals into a frenzy, the film captures the hysteria and absurdity of wartime anxiety, blending humor with the historical backdrop of a nation on edge.

Cast

Dan Aykroyd Ned Beatty John Belushi Lorraine Gary Murray Hamilton Christopher Lee Tim Matheson Toshir? Mifune Warren Oates Robert Stack Treat Williams Nancy Allen Lucille Benson Jordan Brian John Candy