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Cry 'Havoc'

1943Movie1 h 37 minNR

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–50%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

The Army nurses on Bataan need help badly, but when it arrives, it sure isn't what they expected. A motley crew, including a Southern belle, a waitress, and a stripper, show up. Many conflicts arise among these women who are thrown together in what is a desperate and ultimately hopeless situation.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Directed by
Richard Thorpe
Written by
Paul Osborn
Produced by
Edwin H. Knopf

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Facts

November 23, 1943 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
November 23, 1943
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Tomboyish Name, Complete-the-Quote Title, Good-Looking Privates +9

Q&A

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Questions about Cry 'Havoc'

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Where can I stream Cry 'Havoc'?

TCM

In the United States, Cry 'Havoc' streams on TCM.

Is Cry 'Havoc' worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7).

Is Cry 'Havoc' plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Cry 'Havoc'?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.