Movie Description:
General Douglas MacArthur, one of the most controversial public figures of our time, is the subject of this superb biographical drama which traces hisoutstanding career. In 1942, with his position in the Philippines made hopeless by Japan`s destruction of more than half the planes in his Far Eastcommand, MacArthur leaves pledging "I shall return!" MacArthur does return, with riveting victories in the Pacific and thedeft handling of thedemocratization of Japan; he isalso armed with Presidentialaspirations. While serving in Korea, it is there thathis colossal ego and isubordinationresults in dismissal by Truman in 1951. MacAurthur is a compelling story which explores the many facets of his ambitious character. It clearlydemonstrates his brilliance as a strategist; his lust for publicity and flair for dramatics.
