USA,
1945, 108 min
Directed by:
William A. WellmanCinematography:
Russell MettyCast:
Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele, Wally Cassell, William Murphy, John R. Reilly, Bob Hope, Jimmy Lloyd, William 'Billy' Benedict (more)Plots(1)
"The Story of G.I. Joe" depicts Ernie Pyle's (Meredith) experiences with the men of Company C of the 18th Infantry and their role in the invasion of Italy. Pyle joins Captain Bill Walker (Mitchum) and his men in the desert of North Africa and follows these gallant soldiers as they fight their way from the beaches of Sicily to the hills of southern Italy. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1946 - Robert Mitchum (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1946 - Guy Endore, Leopold Atlas, Philip Stevenson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1946 - Ann Ronell, Louis Applebaum (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1946 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1945 - Best Film
- 1945 - William A. Wellman (Best Director)
- 1945 - Robert Mitchum (Best Actor)