The read
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark RobsonDirector
- Frank SkinnerOriginal Music Composer
- Robert BucknerScreenplay
Cast
- Arthur KennedyLarry Nevins
- Peggy DowJudy Greene
- Julie AdamsChris Paterson
- James EdwardsJoe Morgan
- Will GeerMr. Nevins
- Nana BryantMrs. Nevins
- Jim BackusBill Grayson
- Minor WatsonMr. Paterson
- Joan BanksJanet Grayson
- Richard EganSergeant John Masterson
- John HudsonCorporal John Flagg
- Marjorie CrosslandMrs. Paterson
Stills
Themes
war veteranrehabilitationracist remarkblindbigotryveterandisabilityveterans hospitalblind manbigotfinding selfdifficult choice