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The Men

Play trailer Poster for The Men 1950,  1h 26m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 92% 12 Reviews Tomatometer 72% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
92% Tomatometer 12 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
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 Jul 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 Nov 1, 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 Feb 9, 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 May 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 Oct 9, 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 Dec 28, 2018
8/10
...[elevated beyond] the shackles of inspirational movie tepidness. Go to Full Review
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Feb 1, 2019 The best inspiring movie ever made!
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Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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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