Breakthrough
“You'll Cheer...the Battlin' Bozos of Company "B"!”
Synopsis
Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 invasion of the continent.
Top Cast
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David Brian
Capt. Tom Hale
John Agar
Lt. Joe Mallory
Frank Lovejoy
Sgt. Pete Bell
William Campbell
Cpl. Danny Dominick
Paul Picerni
Pvt. Edward P. Rojeck
Greg McClure
Pvt. Frank Finley
Richard Monahan
Pvt. "Four-Eff" Nelson
Edward Norris
Sgt. Roy Henderson
Matt Willis
Pvt. Jimbo Hollis
Dick Wesson
Pvt. Sammy Hansen
Suzanne Dalbert
Collette
Danni Sue Nolan
Lt. Janis King
Howard Negley
Lt. Col. John Lewis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman, Bernard Girard
- Original Title
- Breakthrough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Ted Sherdeman, Bernard Girard, Joseph I. Breen
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
Bernard Girard
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakthrough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breakthrough about?
Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 invasion of the continent.
Who directed Breakthrough?
Breakthrough was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Breakthrough?
The principal cast of Breakthrough includes David Brian, John Agar, Frank Lovejoy, William Campbell, Paul Picerni.
When was Breakthrough released and how long is it?
Breakthrough was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breakthrough?
Breakthrough holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).