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The Men

19501h 25mFred Zinnemann
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 79%

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"A completely new experience between men and women!"

Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.

Drama
DepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)Broken EngagementWar VeteranBodily Disabled PersonRehabilitationWheelchairParalysisV.a. HospitalMilitary Hospital

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What is The Men (1950) about?

Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual…

Who stars in The Men?

The Men stars Marlon Brando (Ken), Teresa Wright (Ellen), Everett Sloane (Dr. Brock), Jack Webb (Norm), Richard Erdman (Leo). The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann.

How long is The Men?

The Men has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950.

Is The Men worth watching?

The Men holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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