Women of Valor
“In the Phillipines, 1942, a group of American Army nurses survived the horrors of war. The real battle was the terror and abuse of enemy captivity. This is a story of their courage and triumph.”
Synopsis
A group of American Army nurses are captured by the Japanese in April 1942 and spend three years in a prisoner-of-war camp in Bataan. Lt Margaret Ann Jessup, the head army nurse, survives the camp and testifies against the Japanese in front of the United States Congressional subcommittee years later as a colonel.
Top Cast
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Susan Sarandon
Col. Margaret Ann Jessup
Kristy McNichol
T.J. Nolan
Valerie Mahaffey
Lt. Katherine R. Grace
Alberta Watson
Lt. Helen Prescott
Terry O'Quinn
Maj. Tom Patterson
Neva Patterson
Lady Judith Eason
Jay Acovone
Capt. Rader
John Philbin
Paraplegic soldier
Jeff Allin
Capt. Chris Wyatt
Gō Awazu
Sgt. Takijiro Kodama
Suzanne Lederer
Lt. Gail Poison
Patrick Bishop
Capt. Matome Nakayama
Marilyn Redfield
Mrs. Carstairs
Rey Malonzo
Sgt. Ramos
Ken Metcalfe
Col. Sidell
Joji Nagai
Ohio
David Pearce
Don McQuade
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas McCord
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Women of Valor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Jeni Productions, Inter Planetary Productions, Keller Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Jonas McCord
Georges Delerue
Mike Fash
Les Green
Buzz Kulik
Department Leadership Roster
Les Green
Editor
Buzz Kulik
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Buzz Kulik
Director
Jonas McCord
Screenplay
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women of Valor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Women of Valor about?
A group of American Army nurses are captured by the Japanese in April 1942 and spend three years in a prisoner-of-war camp in Bataan. Lt Margaret Ann Jessup, the head army nurse, survives the camp and testifies against the Japanese in front of the United States Congressional subcommittee years later as a colonel.
Who directed Women of Valor?
Women of Valor was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Women of Valor?
The principal cast of Women of Valor includes Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Valerie Mahaffey, Alberta Watson, Terry O'Quinn.
When was Women of Valor released and how long is it?
Women of Valor was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Women of Valor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women of Valor was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women of Valor?
Women of Valor holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).