The Purple Heart
"An EPIC SAGE of RAW COURAGE!"
Originally released in 1944. The Purple Heart is a drama/war film. directed by Lewis Milestone.
Starring Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, and Farley Granger
Synopsis
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
as Capt. Harvey Ross
Richard Conte
as Lt. Angelo Canelli
Farley Granger
as Sgt. Howard Clinton
Kevin O'Shea
as Sgt. Jan Skvoznik
Don 'Red' Barry
as Lt. Peter Vincent
Trudy Marshall
as Mrs. Ross
Sam Levene
as Lt. Wayne Greenbaum
Charles Russell
as Lt. Kenneth Bayforth
John Craven
as Sgt. Martin Stoner
Tala Birell
as Johanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purple Heart about?
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being trie...
Who directed The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart was directed by Lewis Milestone.
How long is The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Purple Heart released?
The Purple Heart was released on February 25, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purple Heart?
The main cast of The Purple Heart includes Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger, Kevin O'Shea, Don 'Red' Barry.