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Up Front

1951-03-05 · 92 min · ★ 7.0

War · Comedy

Military comedy set during WWII, inspired by Bill Mauldin's popular newspaper cartoons of soldiers "Willie" and "Joe".

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Directors
Alexander Hall
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David WayneDavid WayneJoe
Tom EwellTom EwellWillie
Marina BertiMarina BertiEmi Rosso
Jeffrey LynnJeffrey LynnCapt. Ralph Johnson
Richard EganRichard EganCapa
Maurice CavellVuaglio
Vaughn TaylorVaughn TaylorMaj. Lester
Silvio MinciottiSilvio MinciottiPoppa Rosso
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyCol. Akeley
Roger De KovenRoger De KovenSabatelli
Grazia NarcisoSignora Carvadossi
Tito VuoloTito VuoloTarantino
Mickey KnoxMickey KnoxDriver
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteWalsh
Lucille BarkleyNurse Receptionist
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleNurse

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