Force of Arms(1951)
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Force of Arms Synopsis
During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.
Force of Arms (1951) is a war, romance and drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on August 13, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy and Gene Evans. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Richard Tregaskis, Orin Jannings
- Producers:
- Anthony Veiller
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Force of Arms (1951) Trailer
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Force of Arms Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson
Nancy Olson
as Lt. Eleanor Mackay
Frank Lovejoy
as Maj. Blackford
Gene Evans
as Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee
Katherine Warren
as Maj. Waldron
Dick Wesson
as Kleiner
Paul Picerni
as Sheridan
Ron Hagerthy
as Minto
Ross Ford
as Hooker
- Amelia Cova
Amelia Cova
as Lea
- James Dobson
James Dobson
as Driver
Argentina Brunetti
as Lea's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz, written by Richard Tregaskis and Orin Jannings, produced by Anthony Veiller.
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Force of Arms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Force of Arms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Force of Arms online?
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Force of Arms (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Force of Arms?
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The main cast of Force of Arms (1951) includes William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans and Katherine Warren. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Force of Arms released?
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Force of Arms was released on August 13, 1951 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Force of Arms worth watching?
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Force of Arms (1951) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Force of Arms?
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