The Men (film)
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 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Fred Zinnemann |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Written by | Carl Foreman |
| Starring |
Marlon Brando Teresa Wright Everett Sloane Jack Webb |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Harry W. Gerstad |
Production company |
Stanley Kramer Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release dates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English/Spanish |
The Men is a 1950 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Carl Foreman, and stars Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, and Everett Sloane. It tells the story of a World War II lieutenant who is seriously injured in combat and the struggles he faces as he attempts to re-enter society. Despite a commercial failure, the film marked Brando’s feature film debut.
Cast
- Marlon Brando as Ken
- Teresa Wright as Ellen
- Everett Sloane as Dr. Brock
- Jack Webb as Norm
- Richard Erdman as Leo
- Arthur Jurado as Angel
- Virginia Farmer as Nurse Robbins
- Dorothy Tree as Ellen's Mother
- Howard St. John as Ellen's Father
Release
Critical reception
Upon release, The Men received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 70% critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7/10. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time."[1] Variety also gave a favorable review, and noted: "Producer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored."[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Crowther, Bosley (July 21, 1950). "Movie Review: The Men". The New York Times. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ↑ Variety Staff (December 31, 1949). "Review: 'The Men'". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
External links
- The Men at the Internet Movie Database
- The Men at the TCM Movie Database
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