A Farewell to Arms
"Every woman who has loved will understand"
Originally released in 1932. A Farewell to Arms is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, and Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (152 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helen Hayes
as Catherine Barkley
Gary Cooper
as Lt. Frederic Henry
Adolphe Menjou
as Major Rinaldi
Mary Philips
as Helen Ferguson
Jack La Rue
as Priest
Blanche Friderici
as Head Nurse
Mary Forbes
as Miss Van Campen
Gilbert Emery
as British Major
Henry Armetta
as Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Herman Bing
as Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Farewell to Arms about?
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremend...
Who directed A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was A Farewell to Arms released?
A Farewell to Arms was released on December 8, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Farewell to Arms?
The main cast of A Farewell to Arms includes Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips, Jack La Rue.
Is A Farewell to Arms worth watching?
A Farewell to Arms has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.