Force of Arms
“The most beautiful love story ever told!”
Synopsis
During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.
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Force of Arms 1951) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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William Holden
Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson
Nancy Olson
Lt. Eleanor Mackay
Frank Lovejoy
Maj. Blackford
Gene Evans
Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee
Katherine Warren
Maj. Waldron
Dick Wesson
Kleiner
Paul Picerni
Sheridan
Ron Hagerthy
Minto
Ross Ford
Hooker
Amelia Cova
Lea
James Dobson
Driver
Argentina Brunetti
Lea's Mother
Adriana Page
Therese (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Orin Jannings
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Force of Arms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Orin Jannings, Richard Tregaskis
Max Steiner
Ted D. McCord
Owen Marks
Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Orin Jannings
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Force of Arms
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What is Force of Arms about?
During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.
Who directed Force of Arms?
Force of Arms was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Force of Arms?
The principal cast of Force of Arms includes William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans, Katherine Warren.
When was Force of Arms released and how long is it?
Force of Arms was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Force of Arms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Force of Arms was composed by Max Steiner.