A Walk in the Sun
1945 · Movie · NR · 117 min · ★ 5.9
During the 1943 invasion of Italy, an American infantry platoon lands under fire and pushes inland toward a fortified farmhouse and a nearby bridge. As they move through unfamiliar terrain, the men trade banter, wrestle with fear and exhaustion, and face mounting danger, casualties, and uncertainty about what lies ahead.
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Details
- Years
- 1945
- Release date
- 1945-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Max quality
- SD
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (59 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded WWII platoon story focused on nerves, waiting, and sudden danger rather than nonstop action; Not for you if you dislike talk-heavy war films or frequent songs, and you may prefer Guadalcanal Diary or Pork Chop Hill.
Pros: gritty wartime tension; realistic soldier banter; strong ensemble performances | Cons: dialogue can drag; corny songs interrupt; uneven pacing early
Themes
- italy
- world war ii
- us military
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew
Dana Andrews
as Sgt. Bill Tyne
Richard Conte
as Pvt. Rivera
George Tyne
as Pvt. Jake Friedman
John Ireland
as Pfc. Windy Craven
Lloyd Bridges
as Sgt. Ward
Sterling Holloway
as McWilliams
Norman Lloyd
as Pvt. Archimbeau
Herbert Rudley
as Sgt. Eddie Porter
Richard Benedict
as Pvt. Tranella
Huntz Hall
as Pvt. Carraway
Directed by Lewis Milestone