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Force of Arms
WarRomanceDrama

FORCE OF ARMS

"The most beautiful love story ever told!"

19511h 39m6.7 TMDb

Directed by Michael Curtiz

Spoiler-Free

During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid.

Cast

William Holden

William Holden

Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Lt. Eleanor Mackay

Frank Lovejoy

Frank Lovejoy

Maj. Blackford

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee

Katherine Warren

Katherine Warren

Maj. Waldron

Dick Wesson

Dick Wesson

Kleiner

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Sheridan

Ron Hagerthy

Ron Hagerthy

Minto

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.9
Complexity7.6
Humor5
Realism8.7
Action4.2
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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