A Farewell to Arms
“Every woman who has loved will understand”
Synopsis
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
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Helen Hayes
Catherine Barkley
Gary Cooper
Lt. Frederic Henry
Adolphe Menjou
Major Rinaldi
Mary Philips
Helen Ferguson
Jack La Rue
Priest
Blanche Friderici
Head Nurse
Mary Forbes
Miss Van Campen
Gilbert Emery
British Major
Henry Armetta
Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Herman Bing
Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Agostino Borgato
Hospital Porter Giulio (uncredited)
Marcelle Corday
Swiss Nurse (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Italian Soldier (uncredited)
William Irving
Frustrated Opera Singing Friend (uncredited)
Doris Lloyd
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer, Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, John Leipold, Paul Marquardt, Ralph Rainger, Milan Roder
- Original Title
- A Farewell to Arms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Benjamin Glazer, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Ernest Hemingway
Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, John Leipold, Paul Marquardt, Ralph Rainger, Milan Roder
Charles Lang
Otho Lovering, George Nichols Jr.
Frank Borzage, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
Herman Hand
Original Music Composer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Paul Marquardt
Original Music Composer
Ralph Rainger
Original Music Composer
Milan Roder
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Otho Lovering
Editor
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Frank Borzage
Producer
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 A Farewell to Arms
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What is A Farewell to Arms about?
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Who directed A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in A Farewell to Arms?
The principal cast of A Farewell to Arms includes Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips, Jack La Rue.
When was A Farewell to Arms released and how long is it?
A Farewell to Arms was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Farewell to Arms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Farewell to Arms was composed by Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, John Leipold, Paul Marquardt, Ralph Rainger, Milan Roder.
Is A Farewell to Arms based on a book or true story?
A Farewell to Arms is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Hemingway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).