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John Wayne stars as Colonel Joe Madden as he leads the fight to liberate the Philippine Islands from the Japanese. Costarring Anthony Quinn as the Filipino Rebel Leader, Captain Bantofausto. This is a colorized version of the original black and white movie.    



COL Madden is seen taking to higher over the land line, during the first battle of the movie. Right before the downfall of Bataan.



COL Madden is seen here, trying to organize the first guirella movement during the fall of Bataan.



COL Madden is talking to CPT Bantofausto, after his recovery from being captured by the Japanese.



COL Madden is seen here, putting out a call to all the surrounding villages. The Filipino with him is making the call by a old primitive style of drum.



COL Madden is seen here, preparing for an attack on the town of Belintawalk. He is discussing matters with a school teacher and one of her pupils, who are from Belintawalk.



CPT Bantofausto's lover, is seen here making a call to all Filipinos to fight. This is during a attack on the Japanese at the town of Belintawalk.



COL Madden and CPT Bantofausto are seen here, with a Filipino rebel leader and a Navy Commander. They are discussing the preparations for the landing of American troops.



Here is COL Madden during the final battle of the movie. They are attacking the main Japanese Headquarters.



COL Madden is seen here with his Filipino Counterparts, preparing defensive positions. Hopefully, waiting for the US Army that should be coming.



Here is a picture of a US Navy landing craft, deploring US Army troops. The beachhead is at Leyte.



COL Madden is seen here, being relieved by American troops. He is talking to one of the Company Commanders.