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To: Gaffer
Back to Bataan was shot in 44-45. Those extras must've been rushed straight from the camps to Hollywood in time for shooting.

It was a nice way to honor them though... the kind of thing Hollywood did back then.

10 posted on 06/21/2012 11:44:38 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: skeeter

Yes, you’re likely right...but I do remember the specific credits....at least 5 or 6 survivors filmed....

Either that, or I’ve finally gone bat sh!t crazy with Alzheimers.....


11 posted on 06/21/2012 11:48:10 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: skeeter
I found this on Wiki (so take that for what it's worth)....

The film took 130 days to shoot based on the rapidly changing news of the time. Two thirds of the way through filming, the invasion of the Philippines occurred, causing several script changes and rewrites in order to keep up with current events.[4] The Raid at Cabanatuan and release of prisoners was also rapidly incorporated into the screenplay with scenes of a recreation of the 6th Ranger Battalion attacking the prison camp placed on the beginning of the film with appearances of recently-released prisoners added to the end of the film.

So with jaded and hopeful determination, I postpone my "I must be bat sh!t crazy...." comment..... hee hee....

13 posted on 06/21/2012 11:54:20 AM PDT by Gaffer
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