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Force of Arms
“The most beautiful love story ever told!”
6.7 / 10• 1951• 1h 39m•NR• English
WarRomanceDrama
Storyline
During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.
Cast & Crew
William Holden
Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson
Lead
Nancy Olson
Lt. Eleanor Mackay
Frank Lovejoy
Maj. Blackford
Gene Evans
Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee
Katherine Warren
Maj. Waldron
Dick Wesson
Kleiner
Paul Picerni
Sheridan
Ron Hagerthy
Minto
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Curtiz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Force of Arms is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
