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Marines' WWII Story Hits Big Screen
22 Sep
Summary
- Film about Marines after Pearl Harbor premieres at AFI FEST.
- The Mosquito Bowl stars four rising Hollywood actors.
- Netflix will release the film in theaters and streaming.
The gripping true story of college football stars who became Marines after the attack on Pearl Harbor will be unveiled at the 40th AFI FEST. "The Mosquito Bowl," directed by Peter Berg, is set to premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on October 22. The film chronicles the intense experiences of these athletes as they served in the brutal invasion of Okinawa during World War II.
Directed by Berg, who previously worked with Buzz Bissinger on "Friday Night Lights," this cinematic adaptation features a cast of emerging talents including Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, and Tom Francis. Following its gala premiere, "The Mosquito Bowl" is slated for a theatrical release by Netflix on October 30, with a subsequent debut on the streaming service on November 25. The film is also anticipated to receive an awards campaign, recognizing its cast and dedicated crafts team.
