The Fighting Sullivans

1944

1h 51m

Drama

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In this dramatization of a true story, five brothers from Iowa (James Cardwell, John Campbell, George Offerman Jr., John Alvin, Edward Ryan) grow up in an inseparable family during the Great Depression. When World War II strikes the country, the brothers feel compelled to serve their nation in its time of need. After joining the Navy, the siblings request to serve on the same ship -- a decision that turns out to be devastating for the family when their vessel is attacked at Guadalcanal.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2003

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Jose Maria Santos

Cine-Mundial

[Full] of sincerity and intense emotion. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 17, 2019

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Sentimental but well-balanced.

Jan 28, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 4, 2005

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: 3/5

Oct 8, 2004

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steve d

Depressing and poorly executed.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A film of a bygone era. Where family and country meant something. Very heartfelt and beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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A definite tear jerker, it's the only war movie I ever enjoyed. I think even the younger viewers (would be rated R today due the the wartime violence) would enjoy this true story behind the reason for the movie "Saving Private Ryan" and the reason why siblings can not server together on the same ship during wartime to this day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Very dated with no genuine emotion.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

A classic that I watched while in the Orlando Hospital.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

good WWII pic during WWII

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Lloyd Bacon

Director

Anne Baxter

Katherine Mary Sullivan

Thomas Mitchell

Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan

Selena Royle

Mrs. Alleta Sullivan

Ward Bond

Lt. Cmdr. Robinson

Bobby Driscoll

Young Al Sullivan

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Synopsis

In this dramatization of a true story, five brothers from Iowa (James Cardwell, John Campbell, George Offerman Jr., John Alvin, Edward Ryan) grow up in an inseparable family during the Great Depression. When World War II strikes the country, the brothers feel compelled to serve their nation in its time of need. After joining the Navy, the siblings request to serve on the same ship -- a decision that turns out to be devastating for the family when their vessel is attacked at Guadalcanal.

Director: Lloyd Bacon
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2018
Runtime: 1h 51m

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