this be a powerful piece from john ford and and a masterpiece of cinematography from gregg toland . though it drag at time and the character on the ship make the wait worthwhile . while wayne be a central figure in the story and it be his shipmate that carry the film . wayne be merely the focal point of their dilemma . while there be a few misfire ( such a the patriotic image of the british flag after an englishman heroic death ) and it be all in all a fabulous picture and a rugged tale of friendship and durability and disappointment and resignation .