The Purple Heart (1944)
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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Dana AndrewsCapt. Harvey Ross
Richard ConteLt. Angelo Canelli
Farley GrangerSgt. Howard ClintonKevin O'SheaSgt. Jan Skvoznik
Don 'Red' BarryLt. Peter Vincent (as Donald Barry)
Trudy MarshallMrs. Ross
Sam LeveneLt. Wayne Greenbaum
Charles RussellLt. Kenneth Bayforth
John CravenSgt. Martin Stoner
Tala BirellJohanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent
Richard LooGeneral Ito MitsubiPeter ChongMitsuru ToyamaKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Drama · WarTheme affinityBomber · Purple HeartDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityWarDirector preference159731
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Frequently asked questions about The Purple Heart
What is The Purple Heart 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.
How long is The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart has a runtime of 99 minutes.