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Men in War

Name: Men in War
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1957-05-03
Cast: Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith, Phillip Pine, Nehemiah Persoff

1957 | 102 min | War, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Casualties of War or The Deer Hunter, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anthony Mann

Robert RyanLt. Benson
Aldo RaySgt. Montana
Robert KeithThe Colonel
Phillip PineSgt. Riordan
Nehemiah PersoffSgt. Lewis
Vic MorrowCpl. Zwickley
James EdwardsSgt. Killian
L.Q. JonesSgt. Davis
Scott MarlowePvt. Meredith
Adam KennedyPvt. Maslow