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The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946)
Released By: Nelson Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Nelson Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: William Wyler
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dana Andrews, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo
Published ID: 1480
UPC: 026359065729, 027616850133,
Plot: The postwar classic The Best Years of Our Lives, based on a novel in verse by MacKinlay Kantor about the difficult readjustments of returning World War II veterans, tells the intertwined homecoming stories of ex-sergeant Al Stephenson (Fredric March), former bombadier Fred Derry (Dana Andrews), and sailor Homer Parrish (Harold Russell). Having rubbed shoulders with blue-collar Joes for the first time in his life, Al finds it difficult to return to a banker's high-finance mindset, and he shocks his co-workers with a plan to provide no-collateral loans to veterans. Meanwhile, Al's children (Teresa Wright and Michael Hall) have virtually grown up in his absence. Fred discovers that his wartime heroics don't count for much in the postwar marketplace, and he finds himself unwillingly returning to his prewar job as a soda jerk. His wife (Virginia Mayo), expecting a thrilling marriage to a glamorous flyboy, is bored and embittered by her husband's inability to advance himself, and she begins living irresponsibly, like a showgirl. Homer has lost both of his hands in combat and has been fitted with hooks; although his family and his fiancée (Cathy O'Donnell) adjust to his wartime handicap, he finds it more difficult. Profoundly relevant in 1946, the film still offers a surprisingly intricate and ambivalent exploration of American daily life; and it features landmark deep-focus cinematography from Gregg Toland, who also shot Citizen Kane. The film won Oscars for, among others, Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for March, and Best Supporting Actor for Harold Russell, a real-life double amputee whose hands had been blown off in a training accident. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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WOW
Added 11/19/2009

A good movie i am speechless very amazing movie all the actors are awesome ,the lives of war veterans returning home it is timless and interesting story
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A wonderful classic film
Added 11/16/2009

One of the best films produced about veterans returning home after WW II. The acting is absolutely fabulous. A thoroughly enjoyable film for the whole family.
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Relevant and Realistic.
Added 10/27/2009

This movie chronicles the return home of three soldiers who previously didn't know each other, but as it turns out are all from the same home town. They immediately bond and we see how their lives develop back home from the war days. Each one of them struggles to readjust. One is permanently injured, the other wanting to do more with his life than his previous "soda jerk" job, and the third wondering why his children have grown up. Throughout the film I thought the character with the most distinction was the wife of the banker. She seems very sophisticated all throughout. The movie starts to get a little long about half-way through and then the ending seems a little abrupt. But it is a very relevant film, especially nowadays to any soldiers returning from Afghanistan, and a very revealing film. As it provides insight into life as a returning soldier.
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For Returning Soldiers
Added 9/26/2009

This film is a "must see" for anyone who has a family member or friend returning from war. War changes people and this film captures the change. Beautifully charactered and performed.
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The Best Years of Our Lives
Added 7/12/2009

Great movie, and it was in good condition, and the seller sent it very quickly.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
WOW
Added 11/19/2009

A good movie i am speechless very amazing movie all the actors are awesome ,the lives of war veterans returning home it is timless and interesting story
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
A wonderful classic film
Added 11/16/2009

One of the best films produced about veterans returning home after WW II. The acting is absolutely fabulous. A thoroughly enjoyable film for the whole family.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Relevant and Realistic.
Added 10/27/2009

This movie chronicles the return home of three soldiers who previously didn't know each other, but as it turns out are all from the same home town. They immediately bond and we see how their lives develop back home from the war days. Each one of them struggles to readjust. One is permanently injured, the other wanting to do more with his life than his previous "soda jerk" job, and the third wondering why his children have grown up. Throughout the film I thought the character with the most distinction was the wife of the banker. She seems very sophisticated all throughout. The movie starts to get a little long about half-way through and then the ending seems a little abrupt. But it is a very relevant film, especially nowadays to any soldiers returning from Afghanistan, and a very revealing film. As it provides insight into life as a returning soldier.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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