Diary of a Sergeant
Synopsis
Harold Russell, an American soldier who lost his hands in a training accident, tells the story of his medical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, how he and his fellow amputees at the hospital at first despaired and then found new hope in the prostheses and training available to amputees through the Army's medical corps. Russell learns to wear and to operate the hooks which replace his hands and becomes competent to perform many tasks he had once thought no longer possible. Discharged from the Army, he is welcomed into Boston College by college president William J. Murphy, S.J.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Original Title
- Diary of a Sergeant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- United States War Department
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a Sergeant
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What is Diary of a Sergeant about?
Harold Russell, an American soldier who lost his hands in a training accident, tells the story of his medical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, how he and his fellow amputees at the hospital at first despaired and then found new hope in the prostheses and training available to amputees through the Army's medical corps. Russell learns to wear and to operate the hooks which replace his hands and becomes competent to perform many tasks he had once thought no longer possible. Discharged from the Army, he is welcomed into Boston College by college president William J. Murphy, S.J.
Who directed Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in Diary of a Sergeant?
The principal cast of Diary of a Sergeant includes Alfred Drake, Harold Russell.
When was Diary of a Sergeant released and how long is it?
Diary of a Sergeant was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).