The Purple Heart

1944·Movie
1h 39min
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62/100
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6.4
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About

An EPIC SAGE of RAW COURAGE!

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

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Genres
Historical Drama
Mood
Heart-WrenchingSomberGrittyBleakTense
Themes
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Plot
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Narrative
Multiple PerspectivesFlashbacks
Dialog
Inner MonologuePoetic Language
Character Types
VillainSidekickHero
Time
World War Ii1940s
Place
Urban CityscapeJapanese Prison Camp
Cinematic Style
Handheld Camera WorkMinimalist SetsBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set
Prison SetsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Lewis Milestone, Arthur C. Miller, Alfred Bruzlin
Written by:
Jerome Cady
Produced by:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Alfred Newman

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