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)
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Burgess Meredith
USA
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Robert Mitchum
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Freddie Steele
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Wally Cassell
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William Murphy
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John R. Reilly
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Bob Hope
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Jimmy Lloyd
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William 'Billy' Benedict
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William Self
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Dick Rich
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Dorothy Coonan Wellman
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Yolanda Lacca
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Nino Tempo
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