Tender Comrade
“Unforgettable”
Synopsis
Jo Jones, a young defense plant worker whose husband is in the military during World War II, shares a house with three other women in the same situation.
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Jo Jones
Robert Ryan
Chris Jones
Ruth Hussey
Barbara Thomas
Patricia Collinge
Helen Stacey
Mady Christians
Manya Lodge
Kim Hunter
Doris Dumbrowski
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Henderson
Richard Martin
Mike Dumbrowski
Robert J. Anderson
Boy (uncredited)
Patti Brill
Western Union Girl (uncredited)
Donald Davis
Boy (uncredited)
Edward Fielding
Doctor (uncredited)
Mary Forbes
Jo's Mother (uncredited)
Richard Gaines
Waldo Pierson (uncredited)
Freddie Mercer
Boy (uncredited)
Claire Whitney
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Tender Comrade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Dalton Trumbo
Leigh Harline
Russell Metty
Roland Gross
David Hempstead
Department Leadership Roster
Renié
Costume Design
David Hempstead
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Roland Gross
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Dalton Trumbo
Writer
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Tender Comrade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tender Comrade about?
Jo Jones, a young defense plant worker whose husband is in the military during World War II, shares a house with three other women in the same situation.
Who directed Tender Comrade?
Tender Comrade was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Tender Comrade?
The principal cast of Tender Comrade includes Ginger Rogers, Robert Ryan, Ruth Hussey, Patricia Collinge, Mady Christians.
When was Tender Comrade released and how long is it?
Tender Comrade was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Tender Comrade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tender Comrade was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tender Comrade?
Tender Comrade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).