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Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
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Questions about A Time Out of War
How long is A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War has a runtime of 23m ( and 23 minutes).
Who directed A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War was directed by Denis Sanders and released in 1954.
What genre is A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War is a War, Drama film (1954).
Who stars in A Time Out of War?
The cast of A Time Out of War includes Barry Atwater, Robert Sherry, Corey Allen.
What is the TMDB rating for A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 15 votes.
