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Print this page World War II veterans from different strata of society face difficult readjustments to everyday civilian life in this thoughtful film, which simply and realistically shows a real-life soldier coping with devastating injuries.
The Best Years of Our Lives is one of the most important films ever made about World War II. It is a personal, heartfelt look at the lives of three soldiers and their families and friends upon their return from the war. It won many accolades including several Academy Awards®. This was the first movie to feature a disabled actor (Harold Russell) in a major role. It was also the first to deal directly with intimacy issues between disabled and non-disabled people. Harold Russell went on to win the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor and a special Academy Award® for "bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans. He is the only actor to win two Oscars for the same role.
StarringDana Andrews, Hoagy Carmichael, Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Virginia Mayo, Harold Russell, Teresa WrightDirected byWilliam WylerWritten byMacKinlay Kantor, Robert E. SherwoodProducer(s)Samuel GoldwynRatingRuntimeGenrePG172 minDrama, Romance This movie has received at least one Academy Award® from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 1946 - Picture, Directing, Actor, Supporting Actor, Editing, Screenplay, Music
 This movie was named one of the Top 10 Truly Moving Pictures of all time, as voted on by a national survey of film critics. Have you seen this movie? Rate and Review (note you must be logged-in) 0 member reviews |
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