From Amazon.com Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier in World War II, enjoyed a Hollywood acting career after the fight. In this 1955 autobiographical film, however, he plays himself re-creating his own actions and movements in key battles. As strange as this project might have seemed to him at the time, the results are pretty impressive. The film, despite a flat script, is really a pretty good war drama about Murphy and his buddies making their way from North Africa to Berlin. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews: Not only a battle but also a life in the armyJune 16, 2005 Micheline Anne Montreuil(Quebec city in Canada) This movie is not a movie about one giant battle but it is a movie about the life of a soldier in the army from 1942 to 1945. Audie Murphy was just a private but he became field Lieutenant by his courage and his conduct in front of the enemy. it is certainly not the most spectacular movie but it is a good movie. A good souvenir in black and white about how hard and long was the war. Don't forget that Americans were in war since December 1th, 1941 but that British, Canadians, Australians and so on were at wart since September 1rst, 1939. It is also in both French and English.
Very goodJuly 12, 2004 Joe Clay Hey its a good movie....but one thing that the movie compresses to the extreme is his act that won him the Medal of Honor. Its EXTREMELY downplayed in the movie. In reality he held off a German advance from 3 directions for over an HOUR....an hour!!! Then just seconds after he jumped off the tank it blew up.
Just wanted to set the record straight on that....
A Real AmericanMay 22, 2004 Vigilante75(Minnesota, USA) My father enlisted in the Army in 1949 at the age of 18 while inspired by the actions of Audie Murphy. He went to Korea and fought bravely for the USA. I enlisted in the Army in 1992 at the age of 17 for the same reason. This movie not only makes you think but also inspires.
I'm embarassedSeptember 29, 2003 Greg B(Raleigh, NC) I have to say that after I saw this movie, I was a little embarassed that I had never heard of Audie Murphy before, especially since I'm 37 years old. This guy epitomizes the term "war hero" and his story needs to be retold. I'd love to see this remade so that more generations of people would know about him. The current version was great, especially because Audie plays himself. A must watch, especially for anyone who doesn't know anything about him.
Audie Murphy - AmericanFebruary 17, 2003 F. Healy(Pinehurst, NC United States) Most of us know Audie Murphy's story... enlisted underage, became the most decorated soldier in WWII, became an actor still influenced by his military experiences, and died in a tragic plane crash. But Murphy was typical of the men who have fought and died for the salvation of the American way. He wasn't the only hero, nor the "greatest" hero. I'm sure he'd agree with that if he were here with us today. ALL those who've given their lives, their limbs, their hearts, their efforts have all been heros. Just as those who protect us now are heros.
The movie was enjoyable, and undoubtedly modified from the absolute truth in many places. But the underlying message is strong and clear.
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