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| Force of Arms | 
 enlarge | Director: Michael Curtiz
Actors: William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans, Dick Wesson
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
Buy New: $26.83
Buy New/Used/Collectible from $14.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24168
Format: Black & White, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 99 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 630343097X
UPC: 085391329237
EAN: 9786303430973
ASIN: 630343097X
Release Date: June 13, 1995
Theatrical Release Date: August 13, 1951
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
Film adaptation of Hemingway's novel 'A Farewell to Arms' set during World War II. The Germans have successfully stopped the Americans from making it any further into the Italian mountains. The battles have reduced Joe Peterson's platoon to a mere shell of it's former self. Joe is given leave to recuperate in Naples where he meets WAC Lieutenant Eleanor MacKay. A romance develops, even as Joe has to travel back and forth to the front lines. The two struggle with the reality that each battle may be his last.
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A Wonderful Movie January 4, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of my all-time favorite William Holden movies, the other being "The World of Suzy Wong". Holden is wonderful in this story of a soldier who meets a girl that he wants to come home to. He is torn between trying to stay "safe" for Ellie, while also being a soldier that his buddies can rely on in battle. The chemistry between Holden and Olsen is great; just enough to keep you intrigued without the blatant sex scenes of today's films. PLEASE, PLEASE put this wonderful love story on DVD SOON!!
My husband loves it... August 10, 2001
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Great for those that love the older movies that are from the war time, and action packed.
Good World War II Military Romance June 2, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a good but rarely seen World War II romance tale directed by Michael Curtiz. William Holden once again demonstrates his great screen magnetism. The All-American Nancy Olson is his love interest. Max Steiner once again never fails to give us a good score. Very realistic and convincing portrayal of the military strengthens this film. It also stars Frank Lovejoy and Don Gordon. Orin Jannings wrote it for the screen based on an Italian Story by Richard Tregaskis. If you like William Holden you will like this film.
excellent July 12, 1999
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I first saw this movie in 1951 when it was released. I have always remembered it. It was and is a must see for people interested in World War II. Very realistic when compared to the news reels of that time. I did not connect it to A Farewell to Arms and still don't. A movie that was overlooked. All of the cast was excellent, and if you like war movies and love stories it is simply a must see.
 A realistic movie about love and duty at the front... April 23, 1999
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Although it is widely regarded as a remake of the 1932 movie "A Farewell to Arms" starring Gary Cooper, the viewer can expect quite a different story (and outcome) from "A Force of Arms". In the Italian Campaign of 1943 and 1944, the US 36th (Texas) Infantry Division suffered very high casualties all the way from their initial landings at Salerno in September 1943 to Rome in June 1944. They fought crucial battles at San Pietro and at the crossings of the Volturno and Rapido rivers. General Mark Clark of the US 5th Army drove them on to such a point that after the war there was a military inquiry into his harsh tactics that caused disastrous outcome to the 36th ID at the Rapido.In such a real and histrically significant setting, a sergeant-promoted-to-lieutanant (Willian Holden) meets a WAC officer (Nancy Olson) while on leave just before the push on San Pietro. Having fallen in love, Holden - normally an able and courageous officer - hesitates during the battle for San Pietro, in which his major (Frank Lovejoy) is killed. Himself wounded in battle, he is taken off combat duties to recuperate in hospital and assigned non-combat duties. During this time he and Olsen get married. Guilt stricken from his previous inaction at San Pietro, he returns to the front (AWOL from his desk duties) to support his men. He is reported missing from combat during heavy action at Velletri, en-route to Rome. Unable to accept that he may be dead, Olson searches for him all over the front including Anzio. I liked this movie because it accurately portrays many of the complex issues faced by soldiers (and the women who choose to fall in love with them) at the front. Seeing many of his friends die a soldier may value his own life less. But once he falls in love, he wants to stay alive at all costs. Falling in love affects judgement in battle. Failing to exercise judgment properly in battle may be deadly to others and causes guilt to those who survive it. The women who love these soldiers die a thousand deaths themselves. In the end the objective (the battle outcome as well as survival for love) must be reached. Yet all of this is done is a very nice way. The feeling of the era is very real. I recommend this movie to both World War II buffs and couples. The ending is a surprise and better than "A Farewell to Arms".
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