I Want You
“No three words ever meant so much to so many people.”
Synopsis
The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Martin Greer
Dorothy McGuire
Nancy Greer
Farley Granger
Jack Greer
Peggy Dow
Carrie Turner
Robert Keith
Thomas Greer
Mildred Dunnock
Sarah Greer
Ray Collins
Judge Kenneth Turner
Marjorie Crossland
Mrs. Celia Turner
Martin Milner
George Kress Jr.
Walter Baldwin
George Kress Sr.
Jim Backus
Harvey Landrum
Walter Sande
Ned Iverson
Peggy Maley
Gladys
Jerrilyn Flannery
Anne Greer
Erik Nielsen
Tony Greer
Ann Robinson
Gloria (uncredited)
Dee Carroll
Small Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Shaw
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- I Want You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Irwin Shaw
Leigh Harline
Harry Stradling Sr.
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want You
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What is I Want You about?
The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
Who directed I Want You?
I Want You was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in I Want You?
The principal cast of I Want You includes Dana Andrews, Dorothy McGuire, Farley Granger, Peggy Dow, Robert Keith.
When was I Want You released and how long is it?
I Want You was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want You was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Want You?
I Want You holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).