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The Hasty Heart

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1949 | 102 min | Drama, War

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
A natural pick for anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of The Bridge on the River Kwai or Taking Chance should feel right at home.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Film Promoting International Understanding. Also nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $100K worldwide; 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 Vincent Sherman

  • Ronald ReaganYank
  • Patricia NealSister Margaret Parker
  • Richard ToddCpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan
  • Anthony NichollsLt. Col. Dunn
  • Howard Marion-CrawfordTommy
  • Ralph MichaelKiwi
  • John ShermanDigger
  • Alfie BassOrderly
  • Orlando MartinsBlossom
  • Robert DouglasNarrator (voice) (uncredited)