The Best Years of Our Lives [DVD] [1946]

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Item: The Best Years of Our Lives [DVD] [1946]
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The postwar classic The Best Years of Our Lives, based on a novel in verse by MacKinlay Kantor about the difficult readjustments of returning World War II veterans, tells the intertwined homecoming stories of ex-sergeant Al Stephenson (Fredric March), former bombadier Fred Derry (Dana Andrews), and sailor Homer Parrish (Harold Russell). Having rubbed shoulders with blue-collar Joes for the first time in his life, Al finds it difficult to return to a banker's high-finance mindset, and he shocks his co-workers with a plan to provide no-collateral loans to veterans. Meanwhile, Al's children (Teresa Wright and Michael Hall) have virtually grown up in his absence. Fred discovers that his wartime heroics don't count for much in the postwar marketplace, and he finds himself unwillingly returning to his prewar job as a soda jerk. His wife (Virginia Mayo), expecting a thrilling marriage to a glamorous flyboy, is bored and embittered by her husband's inability to advance himself, and she begins living irresponsibly, like a showgirl. Homer has lost both of his hands in combat and has been fitted with hooks; although his family and his fiancée (Cathy O'Donnell) adjust to his wartime handicap, he finds it more difficult. Profoundly relevant in 1946, the film still offers a surprisingly intricate and ambivalent exploration of American daily life; and it features landmark deep-focus cinematography from Gregg Toland, who also shot Citizen Kane. The film won Oscars for, among others, Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for March, and Best Supporting Actor for Harold Russell, a real-life double amputee whose hands had been blown off in a training accident.~Hal Erickson

Features

Introduction By Virginia Mayo

Interview With Virginia Mayo And Teresa Wright

Theatircal Trailer

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Genre
Drama
Subgenre
Family Drama,Psychological Drama,Americana,Ensemble Film
Title
The Best Years of Our Lives
Countries Produced
United States
Duration
170 minutes
Year of Release
1946
Product Tags
DVD
Format
DVD
Program Type
Movie
Screen Format
Black & White
Aspect Ratio
1.33:1
Language
English
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish
Region Code
1
Studio
Warner Home Video

Other

Product Name
The Best Years of Our Lives [DVD] [1946]
UPC
883929280049

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Heroes Come Home to Best Years?
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Posted 2 years ago.
This post-war drama displays the lives of 3 different servicemen who return home after WWII to find their new lives as much of a challenge as the war, as they individually struggle with social adjustment back in the states. The story is true today as it was back then. This 1946 B&W film garnered 8 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Film Editing, and a special Oscar to Harold Russell, a real life soldier who lost his hands in the war and played himself in the film.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic classic.
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Posted 3 years ago.
One of the finest films ever made, I hadn't seen it in years and had forgotten how terrific this movie is. A wonderful story of veterans learning to deal with the affects of war and figuring out how to come home again. The acting is superb and it's easy to see how it's a Oscar winner back when Oscars went to good films. If you're not moved by this story, you're dead inside.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Movie Ever!
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Posted 5 years ago.
I have watched this movie when it played on network t.v. through the years and love it more as time passes. And with every subsequent viewing (of my blu-ray copy) I catch subtle nuance in the actors performances that I hadn't picked up before. It is a heartwarming experience. Certainly my favorite. And a truly beautiful blu-ray.
This review is from The Best Years of Our Lives [Blu-ray] [1946]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Years Of Our Lives DVD
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Posted 3 years ago.
This is a GREAT movie about our countrys history...if you are an old guy like me......or you want to show the kids or grandkids the sacrifices made by our serviceman to protect their safety!!....EXCELLENT MOVIE
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Academy award films that one many
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Posted 3 years ago.
Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
One of the best Academy Awards films that one many awards.The best days of our lives is a wonderful film about military men that come home and try to adjust to Family home life
This review is from The Best Years of Our Lives [Blu-ray] [1946]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great classic
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Posted 8 years ago.
A true classic worthy of seeing. A story of life after military service world war 2. Heartfelt family story with a moral lesson. Watch it for sure. AAA++++++
This review is from The Best Years of Our Lives [Blu-ray] [1946]
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great movie
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Posted 7 years ago.
i seen this movie i also have it on DVD a great movie but when they have it on Blu-ray i had to get it, the picture is clear and the sound is awesome i luv it!!!!
This review is from The Best Years of Our Lives [Blu-ray] [1946]
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Classic
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Posted 3 years ago.
Bought for my father and it grabbed my attention. A great classic movie.
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