Pride of the Marines
“A love story born out of the bedrock of the human spirit”
Synopsis
Marine hero Al Schmid is blinded in battle and returns home to be rehabilitated. He readjusts to his civilian life with the help of his soon to be wife.
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Top Cast
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John Garfield
Albert Schmid
Eleanor Parker
Ruth Hartley
Dane Clark
Lee Diamond
John Ridgely
Jim Merchant
Rosemary DeCamp
Virginia Pfeiffer
Ann Doran
Ella Mae Merchant
Ann E. Todd
Loretta Merchant (as Ann Todd)
Warren Douglas
Kebabian
Don McGuire
Bill aka Irish
Tom D'Andrea
Tom
Rory Mallinson
Doctor
Mark Stevens
Ainslee
Anthony Caruso
Johnny Rivers
Moroni Olsen
Capt. Burroughs
Harry Shannon
Uncle Ralph
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Maltz
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Pride of the Marines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Albert Maltz, Marvin Borowsky, Roger Butterfield
Franz Waxman
J. Peverell Marley
Owen Marks
Jerry Wald, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Jerry Wald
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Leo K. Kuter
Production Design
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pride of the Marines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pride of the Marines about?
Marine hero Al Schmid is blinded in battle and returns home to be rehabilitated. He readjusts to his civilian life with the help of his soon to be wife.
Who directed Pride of the Marines?
Pride of the Marines was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Pride of the Marines?
The principal cast of Pride of the Marines includes John Garfield, Eleanor Parker, Dane Clark, John Ridgely, Rosemary DeCamp.
When was Pride of the Marines released and how long is it?
Pride of the Marines was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Pride of the Marines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pride of the Marines was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Pride of the Marines based on a book or true story?
Pride of the Marines is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Roger Butterfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pride of the Marines?
Pride of the Marines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).