The Men
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Synopsis
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.
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The Men (1950) | Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-05
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Marlon Brando
Ken
Teresa Wright
Ellen
Everett Sloane
Dr. Brock
Jack Webb
Norm
Richard Erdman
Leo
Arthur Jurado
Angel
Virginia Farmer
Nurse Robbins
Dorothy Tree
Ellen's Mother
Howard St. John
Ellen's Father
Nita Hunter
Dolores
Patricia Joiner
Laverne
John 'Skins' Miller
Mr. Doolin
Cliff Clark
Dr. Kameran
Ray Teal
Man at Bar
Margarita Martín
Angel's Mother
Sayre Dearing
Bar Patron (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
DeForest Kelley
Dr. Sherman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Foreman
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Carl Foreman
Dimitri Tiomkin
Robert De Grasse
Harry Gerstad
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Carl Foreman
Screenplay
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Harry Gerstad
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Men
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What is The Men about?
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.
Who directed The Men?
The Men was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in The Men?
The principal cast of The Men includes Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane, Jack Webb, Richard Erdman.
When was The Men released and how long is it?
The Men was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Men was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.