| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (87 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Everett Sloane, Jack Webb, Marlon Brando, Richard Erdman, Teresa Wright |
| Event |
Originally produced by Paramount Pictures in 1950. |
| Summary |
In this emotional drama, the incomparable Marlon Brando plays former GI, Ken, who has become paralyzed as a result of the war. After fighting through an intense battle with depression following his injuries, Ken soon focuses on his physical therapy and eventually believes that he may gain the use of his limbs again. But after falling in love and marrying the woman of his dreams, problems arise that puts Ken right back into the hospital. Nominated for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for Best Film at the **BAFTA Awards**. Voted one of the Top Ten films of 1950 by the **National Board of Review, USA**. *"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." - Bosley Crowther, **The New York Times*** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English,Spanish |
| Subject |
Motion pictures.
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Drama.
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War films.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Zinnemann, Fred, 1907-1997, film director.
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Sloane, Everett, 1909-1965, actor.
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Webb, Jack, actor.
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Brando, Marlon, actor.
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Erdman, Richard, actor.
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Wright, Teresa, actor.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation (1914-1927), distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), distributor.
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| Music No. |
4333614 Kanopy |
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