A Time Out of War
Synopsis
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
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Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Sanders
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Sanders
- Original Score
- Frank Hamilton
- Original Title
- A Time Out of War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Carnival Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Sanders
Denis Sanders
Frank Hamilton
Terry Sanders
Terry Sanders, Denis Sanders
Denis Sanders, Terry Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Sanders
Producer
Terry Sanders
Editor
Frank Hamilton
Original Music Composer
Terry Sanders
Producer
Denis Sanders
Editor
Denis Sanders
Director
Denis Sanders
Writer
Terry Sanders
Director of Photography
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What is A Time Out of War about?
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
Who directed A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War was directed by Denis Sanders.
Who stars in A Time Out of War?
The principal cast of A Time Out of War includes Barry Atwater, Robert Sherry, Corey Allen.
When was A Time Out of War released and how long is it?
A Time Out of War was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for A Time Out of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Time Out of War was composed by Frank Hamilton.