The Fighting Sullivans
“THEY MET LIFE - AND GLORY - IN ONE BLINDING FLASH!!”
Synopsis
The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.
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Fighting Sullivans Theatrical Movie Trailer (1945)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-05
Top Cast
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Anne Baxter
Katherine Mary Sullivan
Thomas Mitchell
Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan
Selena Royle
Mrs. Alleta Sullivan
Edward Ryan
Albert Leo 'Al' Sullivan
Trudy Marshall
Genevieve 'Gen' Sullivan
John Campbell
Francis Henry 'Frank' Sullivan
James Cardwell
George Thomas Sullivan
John Alvin
Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
George Offerman, Jr.
Joesph Eugene 'Joe' Sullivan
Roy Roberts
Father Francis
Ward Bond
Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
Nancy June Robinson
Genevieve, as a child (uncredited)
Bobby Driscoll
Al, as a child (uncredited)
Mary McCarty
Gladys (uncredited)
Johnny Calkins
Joe, as a child (uncredited)
Buddy Swan
George, as a child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Doherty, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Jules Schermer
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Fighting Sullivans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Edward Doherty, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Jules Schermer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Lucien N. Andriot
Louis R. Loeffler
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
René Hubert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Sullivans
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What is The Fighting Sullivans about?
The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.
Who directed The Fighting Sullivans?
The Fighting Sullivans was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in The Fighting Sullivans?
The principal cast of The Fighting Sullivans includes Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle, Edward Ryan, Trudy Marshall.
When was The Fighting Sullivans released and how long is it?
The Fighting Sullivans was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighting Sullivans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighting Sullivans was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fighting Sullivans?
The Fighting Sullivans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).