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The Purple Heart

NR19441h 39mLewis Milestone
IMDb 6.5
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"An EPIC SAGE of RAW COURAGE!"

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

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What is The Purple Heart (1944) about?

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

Who stars in The Purple Heart?

The Purple Heart stars Dana Andrews (Capt. Harvey Ross), Richard Conte (Lt. Angelo Canelli), Farley Granger (Sgt. Howard Clinton), Kevin O'Shea (Sgt. Jan Skvoznik), Don 'Red' Barry (Lt. Peter Vincent). The film was directed by Lewis Milestone.

How long is The Purple Heart?

The Purple Heart has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944. It is rated NR.

Is The Purple Heart worth watching?

The Purple Heart holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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