1918
“The war in Europe wasn't their only struggle for life.”
Synopsis
It's 1918, the height of United States involvement in World War I - Liberty Bonds are sold, German immigrants are suspected as traitors or saboteurs, young men everywhere succumb to the patriotism and propaganda and enlist. In a small Texas town, Horace Robedaux feels the pressure - he doesn't want to leave his young wife Elizabeth and their young child Jenny - but Elizabeth's can't-do-anything-right little brother is constantly talking about the war, and Elizabeth's stern father, who opposed the marriage initially, now has plans to take care of his daughter and the child so Horace can fight for his country. However, the influenza epidemic sweeping the town (and the nation) may change everyone's plans.
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Top Cast
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William Converse-Roberts
Horace Robedaux
Hallie Foote
Elizabeth Robedaux
Matthew Broderick
Brother
Jerry Biggs
Clyde
L.T. Felty
Mr. Thatcher
Jeanne McCarthy
Bessie
Bill McGhee
Sam
Tom Murrel
Stanley
Rochelle Oliver
Mrs. Vaughn
Phillip Smith
Bill
Michael Higgins
Mr. Vaughn
Horton Foote Jr.
Jessie
Norma Allen
Mrs. Gregory
Margaret Spaulding
Mrs. Cunningham
Carol Goodheart
Ruth Amos
Buffy Carol
Gladys Maud
Betty Murphy
Verna
Frost O. Myers
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Horton Foote
- Original Title
- 1918
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Guadalupe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Harrison
Horton Foote
George Tirl
Leon Seith
Ross Milloy, Lewis M. Allen, Lillian V. Foote, Peter Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Horton Foote
Writer
Ken Harrison
Director
Leon Seith
Editor
Ross Milloy
Producer
Lillian V. Foote
Producer
Van Broughton Ramsey
Costume Design
George Tirl
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1918
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What is 1918 about?
It's 1918, the height of United States involvement in World War I - Liberty Bonds are sold, German immigrants are suspected as traitors or saboteurs, young men everywhere succumb to the patriotism and propaganda and enlist. In a small Texas town, Horace Robedaux feels the pressure - he doesn't want to leave his young wife Elizabeth and their young child Jenny - but Elizabeth's can't-do-anything-right little brother is constantly talking about the war, and Elizabeth's stern father, who opposed the marriage initially, now has plans to take care of his daughter and the child so Horace can fight for his country. However, the influenza epidemic sweeping the town (and the nation) may change everyone's plans.
Who directed 1918?
1918 was directed by Ken Harrison.
Who stars in 1918?
The principal cast of 1918 includes William Converse-Roberts, Hallie Foote, Matthew Broderick, Jerry Biggs, L.T. Felty.
When was 1918 released and how long is it?
1918 was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.