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In Love and War poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.8 / 100
1958·Drama / War·1h 51m

IN LOVE AND WAR

“THE ONE TRULY GREAT STORY OF THE U.S. MARINES!”

Three Marines take shore leave in San Francisco during World War II. Frankie O'Neill visits his lower-class dysfunctional family; Nico Kantaylis visits his pregnant fiancée; and the upper-class Alan Newcombe visits his high-living playgirl girlfriend. Each must decide whether to make the best of his situation or break out of it. O'Neill drowns his troubles in alcohol, losing the respect of a potential lover; Kantaylis marries his fiancée, but realizes he may not survive the war to see his child; while Newcombe sheds his decadent girlfriend for a pure-hearted Hawaiian nurse. Later, in battle, a heroic act costs one of the Marines his life.

Above the Line
Philip Dunne·DirectorEdward Anhalt·WriterAnton Myrer·NovelHugo Friedhofer·Original Music Composer
Cast
Robert Wagner·Frank "Frankie" O'NeillDana Wynter·Sue TrumbellJeffrey Hunter·Sgt. Nico KantaylisHope Lange·Andrea Lenaine KantaylisBradford Dillman·Alan NewcombeSheree North·LorraineFrance Nuyen·Kalai DucanneMort Sahl·Danny KriegerVeronica Cartwright·Allie O'NeillHarvey Stephens·Amory Newcombe
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Philip Dunne·Director
Writing· 2
Edward Anhalt·WriterAnton Myrer·Novel
Sound & Music· 1
Hugo Friedhofer·Original Music Composer
Other Departments· 1
Leo Tover·Cinematography
By the Numbers
56.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a close-up of a young man and woman. The man is wearing a military uniform with a cap adorned with a red cross. The woman is wearing a w”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Military CapRed CrossWhite Collared Shirt
Atmosphere
Soft, Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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