About this movie
Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.
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Quick facts
Year
1944
Runtime
1h 41m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
77
Genre
Comedy, War
Director
Language
EN
Cast
small town
mother
hero
truth
confession
world war ii
mayor
lie
marine corps
satire
war hero
u.s. marine
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Questions about Hail the Conquering Hero
How long is Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero has a runtime of 1h 41m (1 hour and 41 minutes).
Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero was directed by Preston Sturges and released in 1944.
What genre is Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero is a Comedy, War film (1944).
Who stars in Hail the Conquering Hero?
The cast of Hail the Conquering Hero includes Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn.
What is the TMDB rating for Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 77 votes.
