In Love and War
“THE ONE TRULY GREAT STORY OF THE U.S. MARINES!”
Synopsis
Three Marines take shore leave in San Francisco during World War II. Frankie O'Neill visits his lower-class dysfunctional family; Nico Kantaylis visits his pregnant fiancée; and the upper-class Alan Newcombe visits his high-living playgirl girlfriend. Each must decide whether to make the best of his situation or break out of it. O'Neill drowns his troubles in alcohol, losing the respect of a potential lover; Kantaylis marries his fiancée, but realizes he may not survive the war to see his child; while Newcombe sheds his decadent girlfriend for a pure-hearted Hawaiian nurse. Later, in battle, a heroic act costs one of the Marines his life.
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Robert Wagner
Frank "Frankie" O'Neill
Dana Wynter
Sue Trumbell
Jeffrey Hunter
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Hope Lange
Andrea Lenaine Kantaylis
Bradford Dillman
Alan Newcombe
Sheree North
Lorraine
France Nuyen
Kalai Ducanne
Mort Sahl
Danny Krieger
Veronica Cartwright
Allie O'Neill
Harvey Stephens
Amory Newcombe
Paul Comi
Father Wallensack
Joe Di Reda
Capistron
Buck Class
Derek
Edith Barrett
Mrs. Lenaine
James Bell
Sidney Lenaine
Steven Gant
Babe Ricarno
Brian Corcoran
Bobby O'Neill
Murvyn Vye
Charlie Scanlon
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Anhalt, Anton Myrer
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- In Love and War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Dunne
Edward Anhalt, Anton Myrer
Hugo Friedhofer
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Dunne
Director
Edward Anhalt
Writer
Hugo Friedhofer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Love and War
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What is In Love and War about?
Three Marines take shore leave in San Francisco during World War II. Frankie O'Neill visits his lower-class dysfunctional family; Nico Kantaylis visits his pregnant fiancée; and the upper-class Alan Newcombe visits his high-living playgirl girlfriend. Each must decide whether to make the best of his situation or break out of it. O'Neill drowns his troubles in alcohol, losing the respect of a potential lover; Kantaylis marries his fiancée, but realizes he may not survive the war to see his child; while Newcombe sheds his decadent girlfriend for a pure-hearted Hawaiian nurse. Later, in battle, a heroic act costs one of the Marines his life.
Who directed In Love and War?
In Love and War was directed by Philip Dunne.
Who stars in In Love and War?
The principal cast of In Love and War includes Robert Wagner, Dana Wynter, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Bradford Dillman.
When was In Love and War released and how long is it?
In Love and War was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for In Love and War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Love and War was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is In Love and War based on a book or true story?
In Love and War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anton Myrer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Love and War?
In Love and War holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).