The Purple Heart
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Synopsis
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
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The Purple Heart (1944) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-17
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Capt. Harvey Ross
Richard Conte
Lt. Angelo Canelli
Farley Granger
Sgt. Howard Clinton
Kevin O'Shea
Sgt. Jan Skvoznik
Don 'Red' Barry
Lt. Peter Vincent
Trudy Marshall
Mrs. Ross
Sam Levene
Lt. Wayne Greenbaum
Charles Russell
Lt. Kenneth Bayforth
John Craven
Sgt. Martin Stoner
Tala Birell
Johanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent
Richard Loo
General Ito Mitsubi
Peter Chong
Mitsuru Toyama
Anne Baxter
Anne (voice) (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Saburo Goto (uncredited)
Luke Chan
Spencer Chan
Keye Chang
Dimples Cooper
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Purple Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Jerome Cady, Darryl F. Zanuck
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
Douglass Biggs
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Benson
Costume Design
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Lewis Milestone
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Douglass Biggs
Editor
Jerome Cady
Writer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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 The Purple Heart
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What is The Purple Heart about?
This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.
Who directed The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Purple Heart?
The principal cast of The Purple Heart includes Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger, Kevin O'Shea, Don 'Red' Barry.
When was The Purple Heart released and how long is it?
The Purple Heart was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Purple Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Purple Heart was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purple Heart?
The Purple Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).