The Bugle Sounds
Seen it?1942 | 102 min | War, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Paths of Glory or Sergeant York, 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 1942: an older pace and style.
An old-time cavalry sergeant's resistance to change could cost him his post.
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
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by S. Sylvan Simon
- Wallace BeerySgt. Patrick Aloysius 'Hap' Doan
- Marjorie MainSusie 'Suz'
- Donna ReedSally Hanson
- Lewis StoneCol. Jack Lawton
- Henry O'NeillLt. Col. Harry Seton
- William LundiganJoe 'Joey' Hanson
- Chill WillsSgt. Larry Dillon
- George Bancroft'Russ' Russell
- Jerome CowanMr. Nichols
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsSgt. Krims