Synopsis
Korean War--era veterans and ex-classmates "Gunner" Casselman and "Sonny" Burns reunite upon their return home. Gunner, who spent the war years abroad, is trying to convince his mother that his gal Marty is good enough for him, while Sonny, who was stationed stateside, is torn between loyal Buddy and tempting Gale Ann. As they commiserate, the men realize that they're outgrowing the lives they lived before the war.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
35 audience votes
Key crew
- Dan WakefieldScreenplay
- Mark PellingtonDirector
- Tom HajduOriginal Music Composer
- Andy MilburnOriginal Music Composer
- tomandandyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jeremy DaviesWilliard 'Sonny' Burns
- Ben AffleckTom 'Gunner' Casselman
- Amy LocaneBuddy Porter
- Rachel WeiszMarty Pilcher
- Jill ClayburghAlma Burns
- Rose McGowanGale Ann Thayer
- John LordanElwood Burns
- Robert SwanLuke
- Lesley Ann WarrenNina Casselman
- Richard GaeckleConductor / Ticket Taker
- Teri BeitelBeautiful Young Girl
- Everett GreeneWaiter
Stills
Themes
friendshipbased on novel or bookmarriagekorean war (1950-53)indianapolisloveveterankorean war veteran1950s