The 2019 war movie Midway dramatizes the events of the Pacific Theater of World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway. Midway features a cast of well-known actors portraying real individuals who were involved in the various battles and intelligence efforts. In particular, the movie focuses on the real stories of Lieutenant Dick Best, who was commander of Bombing Squadron 6 on the USS Enterprise, and the intelligence officer Lieutenant Commander Edwin Layton, among others. Because of its depiction of real people, Midway was always intended to honor them.

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