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The Fighting Sullivans
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The Fighting Sullivans

1944-02-03 · 112 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History · War

The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II and their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Anne BaxterAnne BaxterKatherine Mary Sullivan
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellMr. Thomas F. Sullivan
Selena RoyleSelena RoyleMrs. Alleta Sullivan
Edward RyanEdward RyanAlbert Leo 'Al' Sullivan
Trudy MarshallTrudy MarshallGenevieve 'Gen' Sullivan
John CampbellFrancis Henry 'Frank' Sullivan
James CardwellJames CardwellGeorge Thomas Sullivan
John AlvinJohn AlvinMadison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
George Offerman, Jr.George Offerman, Jr.Joesph Eugene 'Joe' Sullivan
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsFather Francis
Ward BondWard BondLt. Cmdr. Robinson
Nancy June RobinsonGenevieve, as a child (uncredited)
Bobby DriscollBobby DriscollAl, as a child (uncredited)
Mary McCartyMary McCartyGladys (uncredited)
Johnny CalkinsJoe, as a child (uncredited)
Buddy SwanGeorge, as a child (uncredited)

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