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Set against the backdrop of the Italian front during World War I, an American Army volunteer (Rock Hudson) meets a British nurse (Jennifer Jones) on the eve of the big offensive in the Alps and they fall passionately in love. Torn apart, then reunited, they escape to Switzerland to await the birth of their child - and the tragic conclusion to their once-in-a-lifetime romance.
Original Release
12/14/1957
US Release
12/14/1957
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rock Hudson | Lt. Frederick Henry / Lieutenant Frédéric Henry |
| Jennifer Jones | Catherine Barkley |
| Vittorio De Sica | Major Alessandro Rinaldi / Major Rinaldi |
| Oskar Homolka | Dr. Emerich |
| Mercedes McCambridge | Miss Van Campen / Mrs. Van Campen |
| Elaine Stritch | Helen Ferguson |
| Kurt Kasznar | Bonello |
| Victor Francen | Colonel Valentini |
| Franco Interlenghi | Aymo / Ayrno |
| Leopoldo Trieste | Passini |
Directors
Writers
Ben Hecht, Ernest Hemingway, Laurence Stallings
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Rock Hudson | Lt. Frederick Henry / Lieutenant Frédéric Henry |
| Jennifer Jones | Catherine Barkley |
| Vittorio De Sica | Major Alessandro Rinaldi / Major Rinaldi |
| Oskar Homolka | Dr. Emerich |
| Mercedes McCambridge | Miss Van Campen / Mrs. Van Campen |
| Elaine Stritch | Helen Ferguson |
| Kurt Kasznar | Bonello |
| Victor Francen | Colonel Valentini |
| Franco Interlenghi | Aymo / Ayrno |
| Leopoldo Trieste | Passini |
| José Nieto | Major Stampi |
| Georges Brehat | Captain Bassi |
| Johanna Hofer | Mrs. Zimmerman / Mrs. Zimmermann |
| Eduard Linkers | Lieutenant Zimmerman / Lieutenant Zimmermann |
| Eva Kotthaus | Delivery Room Nurse / Nurse |
| Alberto Sordi | Father Galli / Père Galli |
| Luigi Barzini | Court Martial Colonel |
| Memmo Carotenuto | Nino the Doorkeeper |
| Patrick Crean | Medical Lieutenant |
| Albert D'Amario | Arrested Officer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| David O. Selznick | Executive Producer |
| Arthur Fellows | Producer |
| David O. Selznick | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1958 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
