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A Walk in the Sun

  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 57m
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Dana Andrews and Richard Conte in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
  • Drama
  • War
During WWII, a platoon of American soldiers trudge through the Italian countryside in search of a bridge they have been ordered to blow up, encountering danger and destruction along the way.During WWII, a platoon of American soldiers trudge through the Italian countryside in search of a bridge they have been ordered to blow up, encountering danger and destruction along the way.During WWII, a platoon of American soldiers trudge through the Italian countryside in search of a bridge they have been ordered to blow up, encountering danger and destruction along the way.
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  • Director
    • Lewis Milestone
  • Writers
    • Harry Brown(novel)
    • Robert Rossen(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dana Andrews
    • Richard Conte
    • George Tyne
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lewis Milestone
  • Writers
    • Harry Brown(novel)
    • Robert Rossen(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dana Andrews
    • Richard Conte
    • George Tyne
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Dana Andrews, Lloyd Bridges, and Richard Conte in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
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    Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews
    • Sgt. Bill Tyneas Sgt. Bill Tyne
    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Pvt. Riveraas Pvt. Rivera
    George Tyne
    George Tyne
    • Pvt. Jake Friedmanas Pvt. Jake Friedman
    John Ireland
    John Ireland
    • Pfc. Windy Cravenas Pfc. Windy Craven
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Sgt. Wardas Sgt. Ward
    Sterling Holloway
    Sterling Holloway
    • McWilliamsas McWilliams
    Norman Lloyd
    Norman Lloyd
    • Pvt. Archimbeauas Pvt. Archimbeau
    Herbert Rudley
    Herbert Rudley
    • Sgt. Eddie Porteras Sgt. Eddie Porter
    Richard Benedict
    Richard Benedict
    • Pvt. Tranellaas Pvt. Tranella
    Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall
    • Pvt. Carrawayas Pvt. Carraway
    James Cardwell
    James Cardwell
    • Sgt. Hoskinsas Sgt. Hoskins
    George Offerman Jr.
    George Offerman Jr.
    • Pvt. Tinkeras Pvt. Tinker
    Steve Brodie
    Steve Brodie
    • Pvt. Judsonas Pvt. Judson
    Matt Willis
    Matt Willis
    • Sgt. Pete Halversonas Sgt. Pete Halverson
    Christian Drake
    Christian Drake
    • Rankinas Rankin
    • (as Chris Drake)
    Alvin Hammer
    Alvin Hammer
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Victor Cutler
    Victor Cutler
    • Cousinsas Cousins
    Jay Norris
    • Jamesas James
    • Director
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Writers
      • Harry Brown(novel)
      • Robert Rossen(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The footage of the platoon attacking the German armored car--which was actually a US Army halftrack--has been used in many subsequent war movies and TV shows.
    • Goofs
      After the platoon has destroyed the armored car, Rivera and two other men are walking along the road in combat formation. Rivera and his ammo bearer, who are talking to each other, are walking at a brisk pace while the man behind them is trudging along with a fatigued gait a bit slower, yet the distance between the men never changes. This was obviously filmed on a soundstage using treadmills.
    • Quotes

      Rivera: Nobody dies.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits: It was just a little walk In the warm Italian sun But it was not an easy thing And poets are writing The tale of that fight And songs for children to sing
    • Connections
      Featured in Blue in the Face (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      The Ballad of the Lead Platoon
      (uncredited)

      Words by Millard Lampell

      Music by Earl Robinson

      Performed by Kenneth Spencer

      [Played during the opening credits]

    User reviews86

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    Top review
    8/10
    One of the best WWII films
    I first saw "A Walk in the Sun" as a child. It was one of the first VHS recordings I bought, and I also have a DVD copy. I have always regarded it as one of the most authentic depictions of small-unit actions of the period. The cast is excellent, and - although the language is toned down compared to post-1960s films, as with Richard Conte's character using the expletive "loving" where a more recent film would use a cruder synonym - one has the sense of being there with the group of GIs, with the same constricted vision of what is happening. This is not a grand epic. It is not the more modern grittier down-and-dirty story; but it is as close to what happened to the platoon depicted as a 1945 movie could get. It does not glamorize the war; but neither does it hyperbolize visually or verbally to denigrate the conflict. Critics, I am sure, would say many better films have been made since. I am not so certain of that. I am certain that this is one of my favorite films.
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    • Apr 25, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Salerno Beachhead
    • Filming locations
      • Agoura Ranch, Agoura, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lewis Milestone Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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