Kings Go Forth

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Kings Go Forth

1958

1h 49m

War

Drama

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During World War II, in a picturesque town on the French Riviera, U.S. Army Lt. Sam Loggins (Frank Sinatra) and Cpl. Britt Harris (Tony Curtis) both fall for the same local girl, the American-born Monique Blair (Natalie Wood). But when the soldiers learn that Monique and her mother (Leora Dana) had moved to France from the United States to escape discrimination against her parents' interracial marriage, each man must examine his own bigotry and prejudices.

Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The wartime material is fairly standard (if well-executed), but the simmering theme of racism is honestly handled.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2023

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

[A] well-acted drama of love and war.

Nov 6, 2019

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Nathanael Hood

The Retro Set

Kings Go Forth is just more proof that Daves remains one of the most crucially overlooked directors of the classic Hollywood studio system.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 28, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Unconvincing World War II tale that mixes war and a soap opera war romance.

Rated: C+

Jun 15, 2010

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Paul N

Utterly incoherent. They fight the Nazis by day and visit nighclubs (where Tony Curtis plays bebop trumpet) by night. Also, they fight over Natalie Wood, who is supposedly Black. Then they go on a vital mission together, during which Sinatra says, "I'll kill you." Dreck.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Steve D

Powerful and surprising in its honesty.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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andy h

It may not be a stand out of the era, but Natalie wood brings her magic in between the lesser and explosive moments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It was a well made movie, except the story really didn't make much sense. Was good to pass the time for a few hours.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

I liked this movie. A wonderful performance by Frank Sinatra.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Issue of racism played out better than most movies at that time. Sinatra was at his best

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Delmer Daves

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Frank Sinatra

1st Lt. Sam Loggins

Tony Curtis

Cpl. Britt Harris

Natalie Wood

Monique Blair

Leora Dana

Mrs. Blair

Karl Swenson

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Synopsis

During World War II, in a picturesque town on the French Riviera, U.S. Army Lt. Sam Loggins (Frank Sinatra) and Cpl. Britt Harris (Tony Curtis) both fall for the same local girl, the American-born Monique Blair (Natalie Wood). But when the soldiers learn that Monique and her mother (Leora Dana) had moved to France from the United States to escape discrimination against her parents' interracial marriage, each man must examine his own bigotry and prejudices.

Director: Delmer Daves
Producer: Frank Ross, Richard Ross
Screenwriter: Merle Miller
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 20, 2016
Runtime: 1h 49m