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Ike: The War Years

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This biographical drama focuses on future president Dwight D. Eisenhower (Robert Duvall), who works his way up in the Pentagon ranks and eventually becomes the commander of all Allied forces on the European front in World War II. While the general serves in this important position, he develops a close relationship with his female British driver, Kay Summersby (Lee Remick). Eisenhower's strong display of leadership during wartime sets the stage for his later political career.

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Audience Member I loved this movie. I wish I can get a copy of iron DVD Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Melville Shavelson

Director

Boris Sagal

Director

Robert Duvall

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Lee Remick

Kay Summersby

Dana Andrews

Gen. George C. Marshall

J.D. Cannon

Gen. Walter Bedell Smith
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Synopsis This biographical drama focuses on future president Dwight D. Eisenhower (Robert Duvall), who works his way up in the Pentagon ranks and eventually becomes the commander of all Allied forces on the European front in World War II. While the general serves in this important position, he develops a close relationship with his female British driver, Kay Summersby (Lee Remick). Eisenhower's strong display of leadership during wartime sets the stage for his later political career.
Director
Melville Shavelson, Boris Sagal
Producer
Bill McCutchen
Screenwriter
Melville Shavelson
Genre
Drama, Biography, War
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 3, 1979
Runtime
3h 20m