The Growler Story
Synopsis
True story of Lt.Cdr. Howard W.Gilmore who was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing himself to save his submarine, February 1943.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Original Title
- The Growler Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War II
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John Ford
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Growler Story
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What is The Growler Story about?
True story of Lt.Cdr. Howard W.Gilmore who was awarded the Medal of Honor for sacrificing himself to save his submarine, February 1943.
Who directed The Growler Story?
The Growler Story was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Growler Story?
The principal cast of The Growler Story includes Ward Bond, Ken Curtis, Dan Dailey.
When was The Growler Story released and how long is it?
The Growler Story was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Growler Story?
The Growler Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).