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The Best Years of Our Lives
1946 American drama film directed by William Wyler
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1946 · 2h 51m · Drama · Romance · War
TMDB 7.7/10 (756 votes)
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
Directed by William Wyler
Box office $24M worldwide
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William WylerDirector
Dana Andrewsas Fred Derry
Fredric Marchas Al Stephenson
Harold Russellas Homer Parrish
Teresa Wrightas Peggy Stephenson
Myrna Loyas Milly Stephenson
Cathy O'Donnellas Wilma Cameron
Virginia Mayoas Marie Derry
Hoagy Carmichaelas Butch Engle
Gladys Georgeas Hortense Derry
Roman Bohnenas Pat Derry
Ray Collinsas Mr. Milton
Minna Gombellas Mrs. Parrish
Walter Baldwinas Mr. Parrish
Steve Cochranas Cliff ScullyThe Best Years of Our Lives is a 1946 American epic drama film directed by William Wyler and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russell. The film depicts three United States servicemen returning from World War II and re-adjusting to societal changes and civilian life. The men come from different military branches, with different ranks that do not correspond with their civilian social class backgrounds.
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