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The Men
The Men
	Theatrical poster
Directed by	Fred Zinnemann
Written by	Carl Foreman
Produced by	Stanley Kramer
Starring	Marlon Brando; Teresa Wright; Everett Sloane; Jack Webb
Cinematography	Robert De Grasse
Edited by	Harry W. Gerstad
Music by	Dimitri Tiomkin
Production; company	Stanley Kramer Productions
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date	July 20, 1950;
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	English; Spanish

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The Men is a 1950 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Carl Foreman, and starring Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright and Everett Sloane. Despite the film's commercial failure, it marked Brando’s film debut.

Synopsis

A World War II lieutenant is seriously injured in combat, and faces struggles as he attempts to re-enter society.

Cast

Marlon Brando as Ken
Teresa Wright as Ellen
Everett Sloane as Dr. Brock
Jack Webb as Norm
Richard Erdman as Leo
Arthur Jurado as Angel
Virginia Farmer as Nurse Robbins
Dorothy Tree as Ellen's Mother
Howard St. John as Ellen's Father

Release

Critical reception

Upon release, The Men received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 70% critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7/10. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time."^[1] Variety also gave a favorable review, and noted: "Producer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored."^[2]

Accolades

The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:

2006: AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers – Nominated^[3]

References

^ Crowther, Bosley (July 21, 1950). "Movie Review: The Men". The New York Times. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
^ Variety Staff (December 31, 1949). "Review: 'The Men'". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
^ "AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-14.

External links

The Men at IMDb
The Men at the TCM Movie Database

[1] Crowther, Bosley (July 21, 1950). "Movie Review: The Men". The New York Times. Retrieved September 10, 2015.

[2] Variety Staff (December 31, 1949). "Review: 'The Men'". Variety. Retrieved September 10, 2015.

[3] "AFI's 100 Years...100 Cheers Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-14.

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-'''''The Men''''' is a 1950 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Fred Zinnemann]], written by [[Carl Foreman]], and stars [[Marlon Brando]], [[Teresa Wright]] and [[Everett Sloane]]. Despite the film's commercial failure, it marked Brando’s film debut.
+'''''The Men''''' is a 1950 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Fred Zinnemann]], written by [[Carl Foreman]], and starring [[Marlon Brando]], [[Teresa Wright]] and [[Everett Sloane]]. Despite the film's commercial failure, it marked Brando’s film debut.
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