The Purple Heart(1944)
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The Purple Heart Synopsis
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.
The Purple Heart (1944) is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, released on February 25, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger and Kevin O'Shea. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Milestone
- Writers:
- Jerome Cady, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur C. Miller
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Purple Heart (1944) Trailer
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The Purple Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dana Andrews
as Capt. Harvey Ross
Richard Conte
as Lt. Angelo Canelli
Farley Granger
as Sgt. Howard Clinton
Kevin O'Shea
as Sgt. Jan Skvoznik
Don 'Red' Barry
as Lt. Peter Vincent
Trudy Marshall
as Mrs. Ross
Sam Levene
as Lt. Wayne Greenbaum
Charles Russell
as Lt. Kenneth Bayforth
John Craven
as Sgt. Martin Stoner
Tala Birell
as Johanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent
Richard Loo
as General Ito Mitsubi
- Peter Chong
Peter Chong
as Mitsuru Toyama
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Milestone, written by Jerome Cady and Darryl F. Zanuck, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Purple Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Purple Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Purple Heart online?
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The Purple Heart (1944) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Purple Heart?
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The main cast of The Purple Heart (1944) includes Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger, Kevin O'Shea and Don 'Red' Barry. The film was directed by Lewis Milestone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Purple Heart released?
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The Purple Heart was released on February 25, 1944 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Purple Heart worth watching?
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The Purple Heart (1944) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Purple Heart?
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