The Men(1950)
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Overview
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Studio
Stanley Kramer Productions
Cast
Marlon Brando
as Ken
Teresa Wright
as Ellen
Everett Sloane
as Dr. Brock
Jack Webb
as Norm
Richard Erdman
as Leo
Arthur Jurado
as Angel
Virginia Farmer
as Nurse Robbins
Dorothy Tree
as Ellen's Mother
Howard St. John
as Ellen's Father
Nita Hunter
as Dolores
Patricia Joiner
as Laverne
John 'Skins' Miller
as Mr. Doolin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions
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Where can I watch The Men?▼
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What is The Men about?▼
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.
Who directed The Men?▼
The Men was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1950. It is a drama film.
How long is The Men?▼
The Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Men?▼
The cast of The Men includes Marlon Brando as Ken, Teresa Wright as Ellen, Everett Sloane as Dr. Brock, Jack Webb as Norm, Richard Erdman as Leo and more.
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