The Long Gray Line
Seen it?1955 | 138 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Zone of Interest or Hair, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- Tyrone PowerMartin Maher
- Maureen O'HaraMary O'Donnell
- Robert FrancisJames Sundstrom Jr.
- Donald CrispOld Martin
- Ward BondCaptain Herman Kohler
- Betsy PalmerKitty Carter
- Philip CareyChuck Dotson
- William LeslieJames "Red" Sundstrom
- Harry Carey Jr.Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Patrick WayneAbner "Cherub" Overton