Question 1

Which real-life survivor served as an advisor for the film?

Accepted Answer

Ensign George Gay, the sole survivor of Torpedo Squadron 8, wrote a book about his experiences and was an advisor on this film.

Question 2

What unusual filming location was used for almost all the on-board scenes?

Accepted Answer

Almost all on-board scenes were filmed on the U.S.S. Lexington, an Essex-class carrier commissioned in 1943 that is now a museum ship in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Question 3

Where was Toshirô Mifune during the actual Battle of Midway?

Accepted Answer

During the real Battle of Midway, Toshirô Mifune was in Manchuria training to be a fighter pilot.

Question 4

What source provided most of the dogfight sequences in the film?

Accepted Answer

Most dogfight sequences come from 1942 newsreels, with considerable cropping to adapt the image to the Panavision framing.

Question 5

Which actor was the first cameo to be signed for the film?

Accepted Answer

Robert Mitchum was the first of the cameos to be signed for the film.

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