The Purple Heart DVD (1944)

The Purple Heart

1944

Overall rating: 2.5 out of 5

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Based on a true story about a group of American servicemen who were put in a Japanese court and executed for alleged war crimes. Two bomber crews are captured by the Japanese after the 1942 raid against Tokyo. Dana Andrews plays the highest ranking officer, Captain Harvey Ross. When they are taken to court they find themselves charged with war crimes for bombing non-military installations. Imprisoned they are subsequently tortured before being be-headed. Widely regarded as an example of overt racism (in the character of General Mitsubi, played by Richard Loo) bound up with US war propaganda. Arthur C. Miller's expressionistic lighting and camerawork is often noted.

The Purple Heart details

Format:	PG DVD
Starring:	Dana Andrews, Farley Granger, Richard Conte, Kevin O'Shea
Director:	Lewis Milestone
Genre:	Drama - General
Studio:	20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
The Purple Heart	PG Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 36 minutes
Rental release:	27 Mar 2006
Main languages:	English

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I fisrt saw this film many years ago. and was pleased to see that it was put on DVD. I like good acting and good courtroom drama with a touch of war. this has it all. a dont miss film
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I fisrt saw this film many years ago. and was pleased to see that it was put on DVD. I like good acting and good courtroom drama with a touch of war. this has it all. a dont miss film
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