A Walk in the Sun (1945)

6.9Approved117 minDirector: Lewis Milestone

1945 film by Lewis Milestone

A Walk in the Sun is a 1945 American war film based on the novel by Harry Brown, who was a writer for Yank, the Army Weekly based in England. The book was serialized in Liberty Magazine in October 1944.

The film was directed by Lewis Milestone, stars Dana Andrews and features Richard Conte, George Tyne, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges, Sterling Holloway, Norman Lloyd, Herbert Rudley and Richard Benedict, with narration by Burgess Meredith.

In 2016, the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress, and selected for preservation in its National Film Registry.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is A Walk in the Sun about?
A Walk in the Sun (1945) — In the 1943 invasion of Italy, one American platoon lands, digs in, then makes its way inland to blow up a bridge next to a fortified farmhouse, as tension and casualties mount. Unusually realistic picture of war as long quiet stretches of talk, punctuated by sharp, random bursts
Is A Walk in the Sun based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Walk in the Sun scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.