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The Men (1950)
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Paralized war vet tries to adjust to the world without the use of his limbs. Director:Fred Zinnemann |
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| Marlon Brando | ... | ||
| Teresa Wright | ... |
Ellen
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Everett Sloane | ... |
Dr. Brock
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| Jack Webb | ... |
Norm
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| Richard Erdman | ... |
Leo
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Arthur Jurado | ... |
Angel
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Virginia Farmer | ... |
Nurse Robbins
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Dorothy Tree | ... |
Ellen's Mother
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Howard St. John | ... |
Ellen's Father
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Nita Hunter | ... |
Dolores
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Patricia Joiner | ... |
Laverne
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John 'Skins' Miller | ... |
Mr. Doolin
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Cliff Clark | ... |
Dr. Kameran
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Ray Teal | ... |
Man at Bar
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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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Hospital | Physical Therapy | World War Two Veteran | Swimming Pool | Lead Actor's First Film | See more »Taglines:
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1.37 : 1
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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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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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