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Published 19:03 IST, November 8th 2019

Nick Jonas' Midway is more than just a war film, know all details here

Nick Jonas starrer Midway released today, November 8. The film is more than just war-based film for the world history. Read on to know all details here.

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Midway is war based movies based on the Battle of Midway during World War II. The film was released on November 8 but many people are clueless about the plot of the film and why was this Battle termed as one of the best Naval battles in history. Read on to know more about this film and its plotline.

Midway: All you need to know

Plot

Midway is a war-based film directed by Roland Emmerich. The film has been produced by Harald Kloser and the script of the film is written by Wes Tooke. Midway is based on the attack on Pearl Harbour by the Japanese navy on the US naval base which was stationed near the island of Hawaii. The following counter-attack done by the US happened after a span of six months which is known as the Battle of Midway. The damage caused by the Pearl Harbour attack caused nearly thousands of deaths and hundreds were injured.

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In the film’s trailer, the documentation of both the wars has been done. Midway’s trailer also gives special emphasis to the cryptographers who were able to determine Japan’s date and location of another attack which gave an upper hand to the US mission. The Battle of Midway resulted in the US having a major advantage in the Pacific War. Several War historians have termed the Battle of Midway as a stunning and decisive blow to any country’s naval base. It also considered being one of the best naval engagements in Naval history.

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Cast

Ed Skrein: Lieutenant Richard Best

Patrick Wilson: Lieutenant Commander Edwin T. Layton

Luke Evans: Lieutenant Commander Wade McClusky

Nick Jonas: Aviation machinist Mate Bruno Gaido

Mandy Moore: Anne Best

Aaron Eckhart: Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle

Woody Harrelson: Admiral Chester Nimitz

Dennis Quaid: Vice Admiral William Halsey

Darren Criss: Lieutenant Commander Eugene Lindsey

Jake Webber: Rear Admiral Raymond Spruance

Check out the trailer of Midway here

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18:05 IST, November 8th 2019