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The Purple Heart (1944)

Movie ★ 6.1 99 min

Drama War

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

Lewis Milestone Director Jerome Cady Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1944
Runtime
99 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0037197
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Themes

Cast

Dana Andrews Dana Andrews Capt. Harvey Ross Richard Conte Richard Conte Lt. Angelo Canelli Farley Granger Farley Granger Sgt. Howard Clinton Kevin O'Shea Sgt. Jan Skvoznik Don 'Red' Barry Don 'Red' Barry Lt. Peter Vincent Trudy Marshall Trudy Marshall Mrs. Ross Sam Levene Sam Levene Lt. Wayne Greenbaum Charles Russell Charles Russell Lt. Kenneth Bayforth John Craven John Craven Sgt. Martin Stoner Tala Birell Tala Birell Johanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent Richard Loo Richard Loo General Ito Mitsubi Peter Chong Mitsuru Toyama Anne Baxter Anne Baxter Anne (voice) (uncredited) Philip Ahn Philip Ahn Saburo Goto (uncredited) Luke Chan Spencer Chan Keye Chang Dimples Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Purple Heart about?
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
Who directed The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart stars Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger, Kevin O'Shea.
When was The Purple Heart released?
The Purple Heart is a 1944 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Purple Heart?
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