The Gallant Hours -

: The film presents both the American and Japanese perspectives with a remarkably objective tone for the 1960s. The Japanese scenes are spoken in Japanese without subtitles, accompanied by a narrator to provide context.

: To allow for better lighting and camera movement in the cramped battleship sets, a new construction technique was used where walls were hung from overhead grids to swing in and out as needed. Performance and Production Legacy THE GALLANT HOURS (1960) Directed by Robert ... - Facebook The Gallant Hours

: Instead of a traditional orchestral soundtrack, the film features an unusual choral score performed by the Roger Wagner Chorale , giving the movie a somber, reflective tone. : The film presents both the American and

: Unusually for a war movie, there are no on-screen battle scenes. The conflict is experienced through the perspective of Admiral William "Bull" Halsey as he receives reports and makes strategic decisions from his headquarters. Performance and Production Legacy THE GALLANT HOURS (1960)