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7.1 / 10(26 votes)IMDbNR19331h 12mUnited States of America

Heroes for Sale

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Synopsis

World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 17, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$290K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William A. Wellman
Screenplay & Story
Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord
Original Score
Bernhard Kaun
Original Title
Heroes for Sale
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German, Italian, English
Runtime
1h 12m
Production Budget
$290K
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William A. Wellman

Screenplay & Story

Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord

Original Score & Music

Bernhard Kaun

Director of Photography

James Van Trees

Film Editing

Howard Bretherton

Producers

Hal B. Wallis

Department Leadership Roster

Wilson Mizner

Screenplay

Robert Lord

Screenplay

William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Director

James Van Trees

Director of Photography

Howard Bretherton

Howard Bretherton

Editor

Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis

Producer

Bernhard Kaun

Original Music Composer

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heroes for Sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroes for Sale

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Heroes for Sale about?

World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.

Who directed Heroes for Sale?

Heroes for Sale was directed by William A. Wellman.

Who stars in Heroes for Sale?

The principal cast of Heroes for Sale includes Richard Barthelmess, Aline MacMahon, Loretta Young, Gordon Westcott, Robert Barrat.

When was Heroes for Sale released and how long is it?

Heroes for Sale was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.

Who composed the musical score for Heroes for Sale?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroes for Sale was composed by Bernhard Kaun.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Heroes for Sale?

Heroes for Sale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).