Tag: Drama
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They Died with Their Boots On (1941)
They Died with Their Boots On is a 1941 biographical western drama film directed by Raoul Walsh about the life of George Armstrong Custer. The film stars Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Director: Raoul Walsh Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Arthur Kennedy, Charley Grapewin, Gene Lockhart,…
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Objective, Burma! (1945)
Objective, Burma! is a 1945 war film directed by Raoul Walsh. The film stars Errol Flynn and Henry Hull and it is based around the Burma campaign of World War II. Director: Raoul Walsh Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Errol Flynn, James Brown, William Prince, George Tobias, Henry Hull US Box Office:…
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Flying Leathernecks (1951)
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 war film directed by Nicholas Ray. The film starred John Wayne and Robert Ryan, and was based on the service of US Marine Corps aviators during World War II. Director: Nicholas Ray Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter,…
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The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
The Bishop’s Wife is a 1947 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Henry Koster. The film stars Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. The Bishop’s Wife is based on the the 1928 novella of the same name written by Robert Nathan. Director: Henry Koster Production Company: Samuel Goldwyn Productions Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: Cary…
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Battle Hymn (1957)
Battle Hymn is a 1957 war drama directed by Douglas Sirk, it stars Rock Hudson and Anna Kashfi. The film is based on the autobiography of the same name by Colonel Dean Hess, a Korean War veteran who famously evacuated hundreds of orphans to safety during a North Korean attack. Director: Douglas Sirk Production Company:…
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Notorious (1946)
Notorious is a 1946 thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars Gary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains. Today Notorious is frequently regarded as one of Hitchcock’s best films. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Louis Calhern, Leopoldine Konstantin US…
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Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
Sands of Iwo Jima is a 1949 war film directed by Allan Dwan. The film stars John Wayne and John Agar. It is set in the Pacific theater of World War II, and features a notable reenactment of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Director: Allan Dwan Production Company: Republic Pictures Distributor: Republic Pictures Cast: John…
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 western drama film directed by John Huston. The film stars Humphrey Bogart, Tim Holt, and Walter Huston. It is based on B. Traven’s 1927 novel of the same name. Director: John Huston Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt,…
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The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)
The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 light-hearted drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille about circus life. The film features a star studded cast led by Charlton Heston and Betty Hutton, along with many other recognizable actors in supporting roles, including James Stewart, Cornel Wilde, Dorothy Lamour, and Gloria Grahame. Director: Cecil B.…