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Summary
In 1944, Capt. Josiah J. Newman is the doctor in charge of Ward 7, the neuropsychiatric ward, at an Army Air Corps hospital in Arizona.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Comfort watch
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences a little warmer than critics (+7)
Critics 60Audiences 67GoodWatch 63
Tomatometer60%
IMDb6.9
Letterboxd · 931 ratings3.3/5
Audience score65%
Running time
2 h 6 min
Longer than most comedies, +26 min on the typical 100
typical 100126Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1963
December 25, 1963
63 years ago
Genres
ComedyDramaWarLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
ItalianMade in
United States
Academy Awards1964
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay)1964Nominated
- Actor in a Supporting Role1964Nominated
- Sound1964Nominated
Golden Globe Awards1963 to 1964
- Best Film Promoting International Understanding1964Nominated
- Best Motion Picture, Drama1964Nominated
- Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama1964Nominated
- Best Supporting Actor, Motion Picture1964Nominated
- Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama1963Nominated
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 24 more34 people
- Gregory PeckCapt. Josiah "Joe" Newman, MD
- Tony CurtisCpl. Jackson "Jake" Leibowitz
- Angie DickinsonLt. Francie Corum
- Eddie AlbertCol. Norval Algate Bliss
- James GregoryCol. Edgar Pyser
- Bethel LeslieMrs. Helene Winston
- Robert DuvallCapt. Paul Cabot Winston
- Jane WithersLt. Grace Blodgett
Dick SargentLt. Belden 'Barney' Alderson
Larry StorchCpl. Gavoni
Robert F. SimonLt. Col. M.B. Larrabee- SLSyl LamontSgt. Kopp
Paul CarrArthur Werbel
Vito ScottiMaj. Alfredo Fortuno
Crahan DentonMaj. Gen. Snowden
Gregory WalcottCapt. Howard
Charlie BriggsGorkow
Bobby DarinCpl. Jim Tomkins- MNMargaret NashNurse
Steve RestivoItalian Prisoner
Barry AtwaterMaj. Dawes (uncredited)
Ted BessellCarrozzo - Patient (uncredited)
Cal BolderPatient at Mental Ward (uncredited)- RBRon BroganCatholic Chaplain (uncredited)
Directing · 5
- David Miller Director
- William S. Gilmore Assistant Director
- Robert D. Webb Second Unit Director
- Terry Morse Jr. Second Assistant Director
- Phil Bowles Assistant Director
Writing · 4
- Richard L. Breen Screenplay
- Henry Ephron Screenplay
- Phoebe Ephron Screenplay
- Leo Rosten Novel
Production · 4
- Tony Curtis Executive Producer
- Gregory Peck Producer
- Robert Arthur Producer
- Joseph C. Behm Unit Production Manager
Camera · 3
- Russell Metty Director of Photography
- Eddie Pyle Camera Operator
- Kenneth Smith Grip
Editing · 1
- Alma Macrorie Editor
Sound · 9
- Frank Skinner Original Music Composer
- Russell Garcia Original Music Composer, Additional Music
- Joseph Gershenson Music Supervisor
- Waldon O. Watson Sound
- Henry Janssen Sound Assistant
- Paul Salamunovich Conductor
Art · 3
- Alexander Golitzen Art Direction
- Alfred Sweeney Art Direction
- Howard Bristol Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 7
- Rosemary Odell Costume Design
- Bud Westmore Makeup Designer
- Larry Germain Hairstylist
- Jean Abbott Makeup Artist
- Emma M. diVittorio Hairstylist
- Frank Prehoda Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 1
- Albert Whitlock Matte Painter
Other crew · 3
- Robert "Buzz" Henry Stunts
- Walter Hammond Special Effects
- Johnny Hagner Stunts
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