The Fighting Generation
Synopsis
A 1944 propaganda short film produced for the U.S. Treasury Department and intended to boost war bond sales, directed by an uncredited Alfred Hitchcock and starring Jennifer Jones as a nurse's aide. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, from the Academy War Film Collection, in 2008.
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Academy War Film Collection: A Message of Importance / The Fighting GenerationOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Longstreet
- Original Title
- The Fighting Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, Vanguard Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Stephen Longstreet
Gregg Toland
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
David O. Selznick
Producer
Stephen Longstreet
Screenplay
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
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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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What is The Fighting Generation about?
A 1944 propaganda short film produced for the U.S. Treasury Department and intended to boost war bond sales, directed by an uncredited Alfred Hitchcock and starring Jennifer Jones as a nurse's aide. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, from the Academy War Film Collection, in 2008.
Who directed The Fighting Generation?
The Fighting Generation was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Fighting Generation?
The principal cast of The Fighting Generation includes Jennifer Jones, Eddie Bracken.
When was The Fighting Generation released and how long is it?
The Fighting Generation was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Generation?
The Fighting Generation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).