Seeds of Destiny
Synopsis
Oscar winning postwar propaganda film in support of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Strident but poignant, focusing on children. The film surveys the Nazi/Japanese atrocities, post-war devastation and the early relief efforts. This film was responsible for raising over $200,000,000, making it a top moneymaking film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Full movie from the US National Archives
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$200M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Arthur, David Miller
- Original Title
- Seeds of Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $200M
- Production Studios
- U.S. War Department
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Art Arthur, David Miller
Gene Fowler Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
David Miller
Director
Art Arthur
Writer
David Miller
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seeds of Destiny
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What is Seeds of Destiny about?
Oscar winning postwar propaganda film in support of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Strident but poignant, focusing on children. The film surveys the Nazi/Japanese atrocities, post-war devastation and the early relief efforts. This film was responsible for raising over $200,000,000, making it a top moneymaking film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Who directed Seeds of Destiny?
Seeds of Destiny was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Seeds of Destiny?
The principal cast of Seeds of Destiny includes Ralph Bellamy.
When was Seeds of Destiny released and how long is it?
Seeds of Destiny was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 20m.
How much did Seeds of Destiny make at the box office?
Seeds of Destiny grossed $200M in worldwide ticket sales.