A Farewell to Arms(1932)
“Every woman who has loved will understand”
Overview
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Director
Frank Borzage
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Helen Hayes
as Catherine Barkley
Gary Cooper
as Lt. Frederic Henry
Adolphe Menjou
as Major Rinaldi
Mary Philips
as Helen Ferguson
Jack La Rue
as Priest
Blanche Friderici
as Head Nurse
Mary Forbes
as Miss Van Campen
Gilbert Emery
as British Major
Henry Armetta
as Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Herman Bing
as Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Agostino Borgato
as Hospital Porter Giulio (uncredited)
Marcelle Corday
as Swiss Nurse (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1932
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch A Farewell to Arms?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Farewell to Arms (1932).
What is A Farewell to Arms about?▼
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Who directed A Farewell to Arms?▼
A Farewell to Arms was directed by Frank Borzage and released in 1932. It is a drama, romance, war film.
How long is A Farewell to Arms?▼
A Farewell to Arms has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in A Farewell to Arms?▼
The cast of A Farewell to Arms includes Helen Hayes as Catherine Barkley, Gary Cooper as Lt. Frederic Henry, Adolphe Menjou as Major Rinaldi, Mary Philips as Helen Ferguson, Jack La Rue as Priest and more.
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