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The Men

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When Ken (Marlon Brando) is shot in battle, he loses the use of both his legs. In the hospital, he spends his time mired in self-pity, making little effort to respond to treatment. After much encouragement from his devoted fiancée, Ellen (Teresa Wright), he finally consents to let kindly Dr. Brock (Everett Sloane) help him and is determined to be able to stand up on his wedding day. However, he and Ellen begin to question whether they're truly ready to accept the burden of his disability.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/29/2019
The Men is a profoundly moving film, mainly because it bears a resemblance to life that is rare in Hollywood films. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 11/01/2007
Producer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 02/09/2006
Even in his first movie, Brando's ability to transcend mediocre material is very much in evidence. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 05/19/2022
4/5
…remains an important issue-based film; like The Best Years of Our Lives, it reminds us of the human cost of war… Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 10/09/2019
Marlon Brando, a recruit from the New York stage, is remarkably persuasive in his Hollywood debut. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 12/28/2018
8/10
...[elevated beyond] the shackles of inspirational movie tepidness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Noel L @RT15930389 Feb 20 What a compelling tale that gives the audience a glimpse of what soldiers and disabled's go through in life See more Bookies B @BookiesBeat Jan 7 There is little chemistry between Brando's character and Ellen, who appears to be acting as if on a theatre stage, which clashes with Brando's "realism" style. The supporting cast were more engaging than the two main protagonists and their relationship woes, particularly Leo and Angel, whose stories could have been better interwoven but were left unresolved. We don't see what happens to Angel's family after his death (the exposition dump was a bit jarring; you knew right away he would be killed off) or Leo's personal growth. Considering Leo's early interest in Angel's sister and his ostentatious wealth, perhaps he would've married Angel's sister and taken care of the family's financial struggles. Also, the doctor seemed a little too sentimental to be a real doctor. See more Scott R @ScottR Dec 20 NYT 1000 films. An important subject matter to raise awareness about the plight of paralyzed vets and what stigmas they face. Just needed a little better writing to not come off as cliche. Saw on YouTube. See more Steve D @RT35616104 04/03/2024 Well meaning, but heavy handed. See more Rami A @Bunt101 01/26/2024 This was Marlon Brando's first film and he started off with a bang! See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 02/01/2019 The best inspiring movie ever made! See more Read all reviews
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Fred Zinnemann

Director

Marlon Brando

Ken

Teresa Wright

Ellen

Everett Sloane

Dr. Brock

Jack Webb

Norm

Howard St. John

Ellen's Father

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Synopsis When Ken (Marlon Brando) is shot in battle, he loses the use of both his legs. In the hospital, he spends his time mired in self-pity, making little effort to respond to treatment. After much encouragement from his devoted fiancée, Ellen (Teresa Wright), he finally consents to let kindly Dr. Brock (Everett Sloane) help him and is determined to be able to stand up on his wedding day. However, he and Ellen begin to question whether they're truly ready to accept the burden of his disability.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Producer
Stanley Kramer
Screenwriter
Carl Foreman
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 20, 1950, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 25, 2019
Runtime
1h 26m
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