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Feature film — 1950

The Men (1950)

7.01h 25mDrama

Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.

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A high-signal pick with 97 votes.

Stanley Kramer Productions

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Director: Fred Zinnemann

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Cast & crew

Marlon Brando as Ken

Marlon Brando

Ken

Teresa Wright as Ellen

Teresa Wright

Ellen

Everett Sloane as Dr. Brock

Everett Sloane

Dr. Brock

Jack Webb as Norm

Jack Webb

Norm

Richard Erdman as Leo

Richard Erdman

Leo

Arthur Jurado as Angel

Arthur Jurado

Angel

Virginia Farmer as Nurse Robbins

Virginia Farmer

Nurse Robbins

Dorothy Tree as Ellen's Mother

Dorothy Tree

Ellen's Mother

Howard St. John as Ellen's Father

Howard St. John

Ellen's Father

Nita Hunter as Dolores

Nita Hunter

Dolores

Patricia Joiner as Laverne

Patricia Joiner

Laverne

John 'Skins' Miller as Mr. Doolin

John 'Skins' Miller

Mr. Doolin

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