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So Proudly We Hail

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1943 | 126 min | War, Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Best Years of Our Lives or Doctor Zhivago, start here.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1943: an older pace and style.

During the start of the Pacific campaign in World War II, Lieutenant Janet Davidson is the head of a group of U.S. military nurses who are trapped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Davidson tries to keep up the spirits of her staff, which includes Lieutenants Joan O'Doul and Olivia D'Arcy. They all seek to maintain a sense of normal life, including dating, while under constant danger as they tend to wounded soldiers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 4 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Sandrich

  • Claudette ColbertLt. Janet 'Davy' Davidson
  • Paulette GoddardLt. Joan O'Doul
  • Veronica LakeLt. Olivia D'Arcy
  • George ReevesLt. John Summers
  • Barbara BrittonLt. Rosemary Larson
  • Walter AbelChaplain
  • Sonny TuftsKansas
  • Mary ServossCapt. "Ma" McGregor
  • Ted HechtDr. Jose Bardia
  • John LitelDr. Harrison