A Time Out of War (1954)

Two Union soldiers maintaining a position on a riverbank negotiate a one-hour truce with the Confederate soldier manning the opposite bank. During the hour, they gain respect for one ... See full summary »

Director:

Denis Sanders

Stars:

Corey Allen, Barry Atwater

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Corey Allen	...	Connor
Barry Atwater	...	Craig

Storyline

Two Union soldiers maintaining a position on a riverbank negotiate a one-hour truce with the Confederate soldier manning the opposite bank. During the hour, they gain respect for one another as they trade tobacco, enjoy some fishing and make an unsettling discovery.

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Plot Keywords:

soldier | truce | american civil war | fishing | tobacco | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 1961 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Aselepo

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carnival Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

A Civil War story distilled to perfection.

"A Time Out of War" is based on the short story "The Pickets" and takes place during the Civil War. The emphasis of the story is on the personalities of the two Union pickets who are across a stream from two Confederate pickets. Realizing the futility of their situation, the soldiers decide to call a cease-fire for a few hours--a time out of war.

The film is tightly written and edited--every scene is necessary. I highly recommend this film.