Hail the Conquering Hero
"MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!"
Originally released in 1944. Hail the Conquering Hero is a comedy/war film. directed by Preston Sturges.
Starring Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, and Raymond Walburn
Synopsis
Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (71 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Bracken
as Woodrow Truesmith
Ella Raines
as Libby
Raymond Walburn
as Mayor Everett J. Noble
William Demarest
as Sgt. Heppelfinger
Franklin Pangborn
as Reception Committee Chairman
Elizabeth Patterson
as Martha - Libby's Aunt
Georgia Caine
as Mrs. Truesmith
Al Bridge
as Political Boss
Freddie Steele
as Bugsy
Bill Edwards
as Forrest Noble
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hail the Conquering Hero about?
Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. Whi...
Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero was directed by Preston Sturges.
How long is Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Hail the Conquering Hero released?
Hail the Conquering Hero was released on August 9, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hail the Conquering Hero?
The main cast of Hail the Conquering Hero includes Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn.