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A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%. Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 22m. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on making Frank pay for his past deeds.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
108 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert L. RichardsScreenplay
- Bronislau KaperOriginal Music Composer
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
Cast
- Van HeflinFrank R. Enley
- Robert RyanJoe Parkson
- Janet LeighEdith Enley
- Mary AstorPat
- Phyllis ThaxterAnn
- Berry KroegerJohnny
- Taylor HolmesGavery
- Harry AntrimFred
- Connie GilchristMartha
- Will WrightPop
- John AlbrightBellboy (uncredited)
- Rudolph AndersGerman (voice) (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
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