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A Walk in the Sun

  • 19451945
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 57m
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6.9/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • 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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    A Walk in the Sun (1945)
    Dana Andrews, John Ireland, and Herbert Rudley in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
    Dana Andrews, Lloyd Bridges, and Richard Conte in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
    Dana Andrews, Lloyd Bridges, and Richard Conte in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
    Dana Andrews and Christian Drake in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
    Dana Andrews in A Walk in the Sun (1945)
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    Dana Andrews and Herbert Rudley 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)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to blow up a bridge next to a fortified farmhouse, as tension and casualties mount. Unusually realistic picture of war as long quiet stretches of talk, punctuated by sharp, random bursts of violent action whose relevance to the big picture is often unknown to the soldiers. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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    • Taglines
      • THEY FOUGHT BEST WHEN IT WAS HOPELESS! (print ad for 1951 reissue "Salerno Beachhead" - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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
      When Dana Andrews puts down his rifle and picks up the fallen soldier's Thompson sub-machine gun, to prepare to assault the farmhouse, he doesn't grab the soldier's extra magazines to reload the Thompson. if he expended the rounds in the gun, which was common occurrence in assaults, he'd have nothing else to shoot with.
    • 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
    It is hard to harness determination and purpose.
    This war drama ranks among the best in its genre. An outstanding ensemble cast and intense story makes for an interesting look at the realism of war. This film follows a platoon of American soldiers from the time they land in Europe until they complete their mission...capturing a German occupied farmhouse in World War Two Italy. The talented and diverse cast includes:Dana Andrews, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges, George Tyne, Huntz Hall and Richard Conte. Kudos also to director Lewis Milestone.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Jul 3, 2002

    Details

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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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