Story of movie The Men Film : The Men is a 1950 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Carl Foreman, and starring Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright and Everett Sloane. Despite the film's commercial failure, it marked Brando’s film debut.
| The Men | |
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| Directed by | Fred Zinnemann |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Written by | Carl Foreman |
| Starring | Marlon Brando Teresa Wright Everett Sloane Jack Webb |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Harry W. Gerstad |
Production company | Stanley Kramer Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English Spanish |
Screenplay
A World War II lieutenant is seriously injured in combat, and faces struggles as he attempts to re-enter society.
- Marlon Brando as Ken Wilocek
- Teresa Wright as Ellen
- Everett Sloane as Dr. Brock
- Jack Webb as Norm
- Richard Erdman as Leo
- Arthur Jurado as Angel
- Virginia Farmer as Nurse Robbins
- Dorothy Tree as Ellen's Mother
- Howard St. John as Ellen's Father
Critical reception
Upon release, The Men received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 70% critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7/10. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time." Variety also gave a favorable review, and noted: "Producer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored."
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
- 2006: AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers – Nominated
- List of American films of 1950
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