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The Men (1950)

85 min  -  Drama  -   September 1950 (Italy)
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Paralized war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs.

Director:

Fred Zinnemann

Writers:

Carl Foreman (story), Carl Foreman (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marlon Brando ...
Ken
Teresa Wright ...
Ellen
Everett Sloane Everett Sloane ...
Dr. Brock
Jack Webb ...
Norm
Richard Erdman ...
Leo
Arthur Jurado Arthur Jurado ...
Angel
Virginia Farmer Virginia Farmer ...
Nurse Robbins
Dorothy Tree Dorothy Tree ...
Ellen's Mother
Howard St. John Howard St. John ...
Ellen's Father
Nita Hunter Nita Hunter ...
Dolores
Patricia Joiner Patricia Joiner ...
Laverne
John 'Skins' Miller John 'Skins' Miller ...
Mr. Doolin (as John Miller)
Cliff Clark Cliff Clark ...
Dr. Kameran
Ray Teal Ray Teal ...
Man at Bar
Marguerite Martin Marguerite Martin ...
Angel's Mother
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Storyline

Ex-GI Ken who as a result of a war wound is paralyzed below the waist. In the hospital back home, he passes through an initial period of depression with the help of a sympathetic Dr. Brock and his faithful fiancée Ellen. Ken's bitter isolation is also overcome with the help of his fellow patients, especially the intelligent young cynic Norm, the witty Leo and serious young Angel. Soon Ken throws himself into the work rehabilitation and after a long period of physical therapy even suspects he may regain the use of his limbs. With the approval and help of the doctor, he and Ellen marry, but on their wedding night both have misgivings about the marriage: the full realization of Ellen's new responsibilities frighten her and makes her more uncertain than ever, and Ken reverts to self-pity. There is a violent argument, and he goes back to the hospital. But his blazing anger finds no sympathy from his buddies... Written by alfiehitchie  

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A completely new experience between men and women.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Battle Stripe See more »

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Stars 49 of the men from Birmingham Veterans Administration Hospital. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Leo and Ken are at the bar, the patron's hand jumps to Leo's shoulder. See more »

Quotes

Ellen's father: If he loves you as much you love him, he'll make you go.
Ellen: You've been so clever, so logical, I've never knew that you handled words so well.
Ellen's father: That's not an answer, Elly.
Ellen: You weren't quite so logical a few years ago when we needed some boys to ground and get killed or paralyzed.
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Connections

Referenced in City Island (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Waltz in B Flat Major"
(uncredited)
Music by Frédéric Chopin
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