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Force of Arms (1951)

Movie ★ 6.7 99 min

War Romance Drama

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.

Michael Curtiz Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 13, 1951
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0043553
Language
,

Themes

Cast

William Holden William Holden Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson Nancy Olson Nancy Olson Lt. Eleanor Mackay Frank Lovejoy Frank Lovejoy Maj. Blackford Gene Evans Gene Evans Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee Katherine Warren Katherine Warren Maj. Waldron Dick Wesson Dick Wesson Kleiner Paul Picerni Paul Picerni Sheridan Ron Hagerthy Ron Hagerthy Minto Ross Ford Ross Ford Hooker Amelia Cova Lea James Dobson Driver Argentina Brunetti Argentina Brunetti Lea's Mother Adriana Page Therese (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Force of Arms about?
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.
Who directed Force of Arms?
Force of Arms was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Force of Arms?
Force of Arms stars William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans.
When was Force of Arms released?
Force of Arms is a 1951 war, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Force of Arms?
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