This was Marlon Brando's film debut and, as such, set standards not only for his fellow actors but for himself.
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11/01/07
The Men (1950)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:7
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.1/10
Runtime: 85 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Brando made his film debut in this finely acted drama in which he portrays an ex-G.I. who was seriously wounded during the war. As the result of his injuries, the crippled soldier becomes... [More]
Starring: Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Everett Sloane, Jack Webb
Director: Fred Zinnemann
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Reviews for The Men
1 - 10 (sorted by date)
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.
11/01/07
Top CriticBrando's first movie is a syrupy soap opera-like Stanley Kramer produced social conscience message movie.
05/01/07
Zinnemann's film, one of Hollywood's first and most honest attempts to portray the physical, psychological, and sexual problems of paraplegics, benefits from sensitive direction, semi-documentary style, and great acting from the entire ensemble.
07/14/06
Even in his first movie, Brando's ability to transcend mediocre material is very much in evidence.
02/09/06
No review available.
01/25/06
No review available.
03/28/05
A dated oddity that’s nevertheless a must-see for anyone curious about Brando’s artistic trajectory.
08/03/04
It caused quite a stir, although it's hard to see why now.
05/24/03
Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time.
05/20/03
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