A Walk in the Sun
“THEY FOUGHT BEST WHEN IT WAS HOPELESS!”
Synopsis
It's 1943 and the allied landings in and around the town of Salerno,Italy are underway.A platoon from the U.S 36th Infantry Division is tasked with advancing 6 miles inland to blow a bridge before clearing a nearby farmhouse, with the hope of blocking an expected counter attack on the Division's bridgehead.
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Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Sgt. Bill Tyne
Richard Conte
Pvt. Rivera
George Tyne
Pvt. Jake Friedman
John Ireland
Pfc. Windy Craven
Lloyd Bridges
Sgt. Ward
Sterling Holloway
McWilliams
Norman Lloyd
Pvt. Archimbeau
Herbert Rudley
Sgt. Eddie Porter
Richard Benedict
Pvt. Tranella
Huntz Hall
Pvt. Carraway
James Cardwell
Sgt. Hoskins
George Offerman, Jr.
Pvt. Tinker
Steve Brodie
Pvt. Judson
Matt Willis
Sgt. Pete Halverson
Chris Drake
Rankin
Alvin Hammer
Johnson
Victor Cutler
Cousins
Jay Norris
James
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$850K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Freddie Rich
- Original Title
- A Walk in the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $850K
- Production Studios
- Superior Pictures, Lewis Milestone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Robert Rossen, Harry Brown
Freddie Rich
Russell Harlan
Duncan Mansfield
Samuel Bronston, Lewis Milestone
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Lewis Milestone
Director
Samuel Bronston
Producer
Sam Benson
Costume Design
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Lewis Milestone
Producer
Freddie Rich
Original Music Composer
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Walk in the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Walk in the Sun about?
It's 1943 and the allied landings in and around the town of Salerno,Italy are underway.A platoon from the U.S 36th Infantry Division is tasked with advancing 6 miles inland to blow a bridge before clearing a nearby farmhouse, with the hope of blocking an expected counter attack on the Division's bridgehead.
Who directed A Walk in the Sun?
A Walk in the Sun was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in A Walk in the Sun?
The principal cast of A Walk in the Sun includes Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, George Tyne, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges.
When was A Walk in the Sun released and how long is it?
A Walk in the Sun was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Walk in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Walk in the Sun was composed by Freddie Rich.
Is A Walk in the Sun based on a book or true story?
A Walk in the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Walk in the Sun?
A Walk in the Sun holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).