Overview:
It's 1943 and the allied landings in and around the town of Salerno,Italy are underway.A platoon from the U.S 36th Infantry Division is tasked with advancing 6 miles inland to blow a bridge before clearing a nearby farmhouse, with the hope of blocking an expected counter attack on the Division's bridgehead.| Status: | Released (1945-12-25) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 1 nomination total |
| Screen: | Harry Brown, Robert Rossen |
| Productions: | Superior Pictures, Lewis Milestone Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English, Italiano |
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Crews
- 2000: Lewis Milestone - Director - Directing
- 14875: Robert Rossen - Screenplay - Writing
- 85853: Corson Jowett - Sound - Sound
- 2000: Lewis Milestone - Producer - Production
- 115307: Samuel Bronston - Producer - Production
- 1040471: Freddie Rich - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 4308: Russell Harlan - Director of Photography - Camera
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I found this a rather dry, dreary attempt to insert us into the heart of an American brigade charged with blowing up an Italian Bridge as WWII nears it close. Dana Andrews, Richard Conte and John Ireland contribute gritty, authentic performances as their tough, sanguine squad face tr ....
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