Bright Victory
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Synopsis
A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
Top Cast
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Arthur Kennedy
Larry Nevins
Peggy Dow
Judy Greene
Julie Adams
Chris Paterson
James Edwards
Joe Morgan
Will Geer
Mr. Nevins
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Nevins
Jim Backus
Bill Grayson
Minor Watson
Mr. Paterson
Joan Banks
Janet Grayson
Richard Egan
Sergeant John Masterson
John Hudson
Corporal John Flagg
Marjorie Crossland
Mrs. Paterson
Donald Miele
"Moose" Garvey
Murray Hamilton
Pete Hamilton
Larry Keating
Jess Coe
Hugh Reilly
Captain Phelan
Mary Cooper
Nurse Bailey
Rock Hudson
Dudek
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Bright Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Robert Buckner, Baynard Kendrick
Frank Skinner
William H. Daniels
Russell F. Schoengarth
Robert Buckner
Department Leadership Roster
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Mark Robson
Director
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Robert Buckner
Producer
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 Bright Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bright Victory about?
A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
Who directed Bright Victory?
Bright Victory was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Bright Victory?
The principal cast of Bright Victory includes Arthur Kennedy, Peggy Dow, Julie Adams, James Edwards, Will Geer.
When was Bright Victory released and how long is it?
Bright Victory was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Victory was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Bright Victory based on a book or true story?
Bright Victory is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baynard Kendrick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Victory?
Bright Victory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).