A Walk in the Sun

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A Walk in the Sun

Released Dec 25, 1945

1h 57m

War

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When a GI platoon lands on the beaches of Italy during World War II, the troops face uncertainty and danger with every step. Those who survive the initial landing, including Sgt. Tyne and Sgt. Ward, pursue a mission to take control of a farmhouse and blow up a nearby bridge. When the soldiers are not involved in enemy engagements, they pass the time in conversation while marching through the Italian countryside, but they always keep their objectives in mind.

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Yasser Medina

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A war film that, in my opinion, lacks substance when it places plastic soldiers in the same predictable trenches in the sunlight. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Dec 9, 2022

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

Overall, "A Walk in the Sun" is a unique World War II film that is both thought-provoking and compelling to watch from scene to scene.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 27, 2021

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...a quiet mood piece, lyrical and elegiac, more than it is an action adventure. As such, it works wonderfully well.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 20, 2009

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Steve Crum

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Gritty, realistic WWII yarn with strong cast directed by Lewis Milestone.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 14, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

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Might be the best WWII film.

Rated: A

Jul 19, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 3, 2005

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Bob B

Very little action, but long on the GI Temperament. Interesting, especially with all the cigarette smoking.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Steve R

By far one of the better WW 2 movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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It's like a play, not a movie! Most of time it's talking...

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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ernst k

A film ahead of it's time, with an emphasis on individuals and their emotions, fears, resilience, and humanity. Realistic, well-written, directed, and especially acted by a particularly talented cast. War at it's most basic and traumatic, yet it's superior viewing as you absorb the heart and grit.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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s r

Wasn't my cup of tea and the California filming distracted. Very gutsy endeavor though.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

One of the best WWII films.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

When a GI platoon lands on the beaches of Italy during World War II, the troops face uncertainty and danger with every step. Those who survive the initial landing, including Sgt. Tyne and Sgt. Ward, pursue a mission to take control of a farmhouse and blow up a nearby bridge. When the soldiers are not involved in enemy engagements, they pass the time in conversation while marching through the Italian countryside, but they always keep their objectives in mind.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Lewis Milestone, Samuel Bronston
Screenwriter: Robert Rossen
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Lewis Milestone Productions Inc.
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1945, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2017
Runtime: 1h 57m

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