1941 (1979)

Overview

Set in the chaotic aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, "1941" follows a military officer in California who spearheads a frantic pursuit of a suspected Japanese submarine. The tension escalates as locals, gripped by fear and paranoia, join the officer in a wild and comedic chase, leading to absurd encounters and misunderstandings. As the community spirals into a frenzy, the film captures the hysteria and absurdity of wartime anxiety, blending humor with the historical backdrop of a nation on edge.