Breakthrough(1950)
You'll Cheer...the Battlin' Bozos of Company "B"!
Breakthrough Synopsis
Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 invasion of the continent.
Breakthrough (1950) is a war film directed by Lewis Seiler, released on November 17, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars David Brian, John Agar, Frank Lovejoy and William Campbell. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Seiler
- Writers:
- Ted Sherdeman, Bernard Girard, Joseph I. Breen
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Breakthrough Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Brian
as Capt. Tom Hale
John Agar
as Lt. Joe Mallory
Frank Lovejoy
as Sgt. Pete Bell
William Campbell
as Cpl. Danny Dominick
Paul Picerni
as Pvt. Edward P. Rojeck
Greg McClure
as Pvt. Frank Finley
- Richard Monahan
Richard Monahan
as Pvt. "Four-Eff" Nelson
Edward Norris
as Sgt. Roy Henderson
Matt Willis
as Pvt. Jimbo Hollis
Dick Wesson
as Pvt. Sammy Hansen
Suzanne Dalbert
as Collette
Danni Sue Nolan
as Lt. Janis King
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Seiler, written by Ted Sherdeman, Bernard Girard and Joseph I. Breen.
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Breakthrough Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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Breakthrough – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breakthrough online?
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Breakthrough (1950) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breakthrough?
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The main cast of Breakthrough (1950) includes David Brian, John Agar, Frank Lovejoy, William Campbell and Paul Picerni. The film was directed by Lewis Seiler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakthrough released?
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Breakthrough was released on November 17, 1950 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Breakthrough worth watching?
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Breakthrough (1950) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.