Strange Victory
Synopsis
Strange Victory" is about racial bias in post World War II America. Following "Native Land" in Leo Hurwitz' filmography, it uses some of the same techniques: dramatized scenes interspersed with scenes of compilation news reel footage, and scenes of evocative imagery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Hurwitz
- Original Title
- Strange Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Target Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Hurwitz
Leo Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Hurwitz
Director
Leo Hurwitz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Victory about?
Strange Victory" is about racial bias in post World War II America. Following "Native Land" in Leo Hurwitz' filmography, it uses some of the same techniques: dramatized scenes interspersed with scenes of compilation news reel footage, and scenes of evocative imagery.
Who directed Strange Victory?
Strange Victory was directed by Leo Hurwitz.
Who stars in Strange Victory?
The principal cast of Strange Victory includes Alfred Drake, Muriel Smith, Gary Merrill, Saul Levitt, Virgil Richardson.
When was Strange Victory released and how long is it?
Strange Victory was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.