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This movie brings a number of important issues to light concerning the Depression/WWII generation. It is very well written and acted, and one wonders whether we missed the point in the 50+ years since it was released. What was the experience of the WWII combat vets? They were humans who were under tremendous pressure and made some mistakes. They made heroic and nearly unbelievable battlefield sacrifices and also cheated on their wives and girlfriends with impunity. They came home and achieved huge economic miracles with a hyperdeveloped work ethic and at the same time allowed television to raise their kids, in the process creating a generation free from want but also with a growing sense of entitlement. Gregory Peck finally plays a character with a few warts, and it is good to see him wrestle with the demons of his generation. People need to see this movie and think about it, and deal with how these issues have affected us today, and how they affect our children.Read full review
This movie has become a classic, not only because of great performances by Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Keenan Wynn and Lee J. Cobb, but also the treatment of how war affected an everyday guy in a quiet, subtle way that changed his life. While the details may be dated, such as Madison Avenue salaries and home prices, the story Is really about choices people make and how they come to grips with the consequences; a story about character.
Don't believe what any reviews say about this film until you watch it yourself . I was there with him the entire story . It's that good . It held me the entire way .
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I just love Gregory Peck thanks so much
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Thoroughly enjoyed A Grand classic of famous characters..entertaining plot..
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Fine story about a period of time that is passed - fine acting by all involved. I would recommend this film to anyone
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I've never seen a movie that follows the great book version so closely. Highly recommend it.
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very well done
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CLASSIC
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The movie is a well done drama with many subjects. The acting was very good, Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck make a very good pair. I first saw this movie in the 50's and have enjoyed since that time. One of the better movies, hope the Hollywood establishment doesn't try and remake this very fine movie.