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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Trailers
When three American GIs (Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Harold Russell) return from war, each discovers a life very different than the one he left behind in this WWII classic co-starring Myrna Loy.Long SynopsisIt's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare. Captain Fred Derry (Dana Andrews) is returning to a loveless marriage; Sergeant Al Stephenson (Fredric March) is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him; and young sailor Homer Parrish (Harold Russell) is tormented by the loss of his hands. Can these three men find the courage to rebuild their world Or are the best years of their lives a thing of the pastFormat: DVD MOVIE
"American classic...still powerful today." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"...excellent performances..." At-A-Glance Film Reviews
"Superb, eloquent and realistically-intimate..." Tim Dirks, The Greatest Films
Editor's Note
Perhaps the most memorable film about the aftermath of World War II, THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES unfolds with the homecoming of three veterans to the same small town. The leads all touch emotional truths: Myrna Loy seems able to express longing, joy, fear and surprise--mostly with her back turned--in a particularly poignant welcome home. The movie never glosses over the reality of altered lives and the inability to communicate the experience of war on the front lines or the home front. A landmark achievement. WWII vet Harold Russell, who lost his hands in the war, is the only person to win two Oscars for the same role, Best Supporting Actor and a special Oscar "for bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans through his appearance."
| Features | Spanish Subtitles | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | English Subtitles | | French Subtitles | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Collectible Booklet | | English Dolby Digital Mono |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 1/22/2008 |
| Running Time: 168 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1946 | | Catalog ID: 1000682 | | UPC: 00027616850133 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1947) |  | Harold Russell, Winner, Honorary Award | | Frederic March, Winner, Best Actor | | William Wyler, Winner, Best Director | | Daniel Mandell, Winner, Best Film Editing | | Hugo Friedhofer, Winner, Best Music, Original Score | | Harold Russell, Winner, Best Supporting Actor | | Robert E. Sherwood, Winner, Best Writing, Screenplay | | | Gordon Sawyer, Nominee, Best Sound Recording | |
Golden Globe (1946) | | Harold Russell, Winner, Special Award |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"Wyler tackles issues of greed, disability, post-traumatic stress and marital crisis with admirable subtlety." 09/01/2004 p.94James Berardinelli's ReelViews 9 of 10
In the acting department, there isn't a weak performance... The Best Years of Our Live runs almost three hours, but it doesn't seem nearly that long. The film is so involving that there's no temptation to glance at a watch, nor a need to get a snack or take a bathroom break. In fact, when it's over, there's almost a sense of disappointment that there aren't a few scenes left hiding on the other side of the closing credits.
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