Force of Arms (1951) movie poster

Force of Arms

1951 · 99 min · Director: Michael Curtiz

Force of Arms (1951) is a war drama, directed by Michael Curtiz. It stars William Holden and Nancy Olson. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Force of Arms Is About

During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.

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What is Force of Arms about?

During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid.

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How long is Force of Arms?

Force of Arms runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did Force of Arms come out?

Force of Arms was released in 1951.

Who directed Force of Arms?

Force of Arms was directed by Michael Curtiz.

Who stars in Force of Arms?

Force of Arms stars William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans.

What is Force of Arms's rating?

Force of Arms holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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