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The Hasty Heart
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The Hasty Heart

1949-09-20 · 102 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · War

In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.

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Directors
Vincent Sherman
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Associated British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ronald ReaganRonald ReaganYank
Patricia NealPatricia NealSister Margaret Parker
Richard ToddRichard ToddCpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan
Anthony NichollsAnthony NichollsLt. Col. Dunn
Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-CrawfordTommy
Ralph MichaelRalph MichaelKiwi
John ShermanDigger
Alfie BassAlfie BassOrderly
Orlando MartinsOrlando MartinsBlossom
Robert DouglasRobert DouglasNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Clive DunnClive DunnMacDougall (uncredited)
John GregsonJohn GregsonRecruit in Jungle (uncredited)
Sam KyddSam KyddDriver (uncredited)
Pamela van DaleBurmese Woman (uncredited)
Ben WilliamsClerk at Hospital (uncredited)

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