The Fighting Sullivans (1944)

Name: The Fighting Sullivans
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1944
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle, Edward Ryan, Trudy Marshall

1h 52m United States of America

Drama History War

Plot

Amid the challenges of the Great Depression and the chaos of World War II, the film centers on a close-knit family of brothers from Iowa. United by their deep bonds, they enlist to fight in the Pacific theater, where their youthful aspirations clash with the brutal truths of warfare. This poignant tale, inspired by real events, delves into themes of brotherhood and sacrifice, ultimately revealing the heartbreaking outcomes of their service. Despite the tragedy they face, the legacy of their courage and connection lives on, resonating through the generations.

Cast

Anne Baxter Thomas Mitchell Selena Royle Edward Ryan Trudy Marshall John Campbell James Cardwell John Alvin George Offerman Jr. Roy Roberts Ward Bond Nancy June Robinson Bobby Driscoll Mary McCarty