The Town(1944)
The Town Synopsis
The Town was a short propaganda film produced by the Office of War Information in 1945. It presents an idealized vision of American life, shown in microcosm by Madison, Indiana. It was created primarily for exhibition abroad, to provide international audiences a more well-rounded view of America, and was therefore produced in more than 20 translations. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
The Town (1944) is a documentary film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on January 1, 1944 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Myron McCormick. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Joseph Krumgold, George Milburn
- Production:
- U.S. Office of War Information
- Status:
- Released
The Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Joseph Krumgold and George Milburn.
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The Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Town – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Town?
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The main cast of The Town (1944) includes Myron McCormick. The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Town released?
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The Town was released on January 1, 1944 and runs for 12m.
Is The Town worth watching?
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The Town (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.