Introduction

The Pacific is a 2010 American war drama miniseries produced by HBO, Playtone, and DreamWorks that premiered in the United States on 14 March 2010.

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Outline

Basilone is transferred to the 5th Marine Division where he trains Marines for combat. There he meets and marries Lena Riggi. He then lands at Iwo Jima but is killed by Japanese small arms fire.

The Pacific Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Writer(s): Robert Schenkkan and Michelle Ashford.
• Release Date: 02 May 2010.
• Running Time: 540 minutes (total running time).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.