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The Purple Heart (1944)

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.

  • Drama
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsCapt. Harvey Ross
  • Photo of Richard ConteRichard ConteLt. Angelo Canelli
  • Photo of Farley GrangerFarley GrangerSgt. Howard Clinton
  • Photo of Kevin O'SheaKevin O'SheaSgt. Jan Skvoznik
  • Photo of Don 'Red' BarryDon 'Red' BarryLt. Peter Vincent
  • Photo of Trudy MarshallTrudy MarshallMrs. Ross
  • Photo of Sam LeveneSam LeveneLt. Wayne Greenbaum
  • Photo of Charles RussellCharles RussellLt. Kenneth Bayforth
  • Photo of John CravenJohn CravenSgt. Martin Stoner
  • Photo of Tala BirellTala BirellJohanna Hartwig - Berlin News Correspondent

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