The Long Gray Line
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Synopsis
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
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The Long Gray Line (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-24
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Martin Maher
Maureen O'Hara
Mary O'Donnell
Robert Francis
James Sundstrom Jr.
Donald Crisp
Old Martin
Ward Bond
Captain Herman Kohler
Betsy Palmer
Kitty Carter
Philip Carey
Chuck Dotson
William Leslie
James "Red" Sundstrom
Harry Carey Jr.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Patrick Wayne
Abner "Cherub" Overton
Sean McClory
Dinny Maher
Peter Graves
Corporal Rudolph Heinz
Milburn Stone
Captain John J. Pershing
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Mrs. Koehler
Walter Ehlers
Mike Shannon
Willis Bouchey
Major Thomas
Ken Curtis
Specialty (uncredited)
Tom Hennesy
Cadet Dotson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Hope
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Long Gray Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Rota Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Edward Hope, Marty Maher, Nardi Reeder Campion
George Duning
Charles Lawton Jr., Charles Lang
William A. Lyon
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Hope
Screenplay
John Ford
Director
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Robert Arthur
Producer
William A. Lyon
Editor
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Gray Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Gray Line about?
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
Who directed The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Long Gray Line?
The principal cast of The Long Gray Line includes Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp, Ward Bond.
When was The Long Gray Line released and how long is it?
The Long Gray Line was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Gray Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Gray Line was composed by George Duning.
Is The Long Gray Line based on a book or true story?
The Long Gray Line is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Marty Maher", Book: "Nardi Reeder Campion ".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).