The Best Years of Our Lives

Name: The Best Years of Our Lives
Director: William Wyler
Released: 1946-12-25

1946 · 2h 51m

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Directed by William Wyler

Synopsis

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Awards

19th Academy Awards· 1947

Actor in a Leading RoleFredric MarchWon
Actor in a Supporting RoleHarold RussellWon
Best PictureSamuel Goldwyn For Rko Radio PicturesWon
DirectingWilliam WylerWon
Film EditingDaniel MandellWon
Music (Comedy or Drama Score)Hugo FriedhoferWon
Writing (Screenplay)Robert E. Sherwood From Glory For Me By Mackinlay KantorWon
SoundGordon E. Sawyer

Details

Released: 25 December 1946
Runtime: 2h 51m
Director: William Wyler
Writers: Robert E. Sherwood
Budget: $2,100,000
Box office: $23,650,000
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

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Cast

Dana Andrews
Fredric March Won
Harold Russell Won
Teresa Wright
Myrna Loy
Cathy O'Donnell
Virginia Mayo
Hoagy Carmichael
Gladys George
Roman Bohnen