A Walk in the Sun

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A Walk in the Sun

1945

1h 57m

War

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When a GI platoon lands on the beaches of Italy during World War II, the troops face uncertainty and danger with every step. Those who survive the initial landing, including Sgt. Tyne and Sgt. Ward, pursue a mission to take control of a farmhouse and blow up a nearby bridge. When the soldiers are not involved in enemy engagements, they pass the time in conversation while marching through the Italian countryside, but they always keep their objectives in mind.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Dec 9, 2022

5/10

A war film that, in my opinion, lacks substance when it places plastic soldiers in the same predictable trenches in the sunlight. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

Dec 27, 2021

3.5/5

Overall, "A Walk in the Sun" is a unique World War II film that is both thought-provoking and compelling to watch from scene to scene.

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Dec 20, 2009

7/10

...a quiet mood piece, lyrical and elegiac, more than it is an action adventure. As such, it works wonderfully well.

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Aug 14, 2007

5/5

Gritty, realistic WWII yarn with strong cast directed by Lewis Milestone.

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Dennis Schwartz

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Jul 19, 2007

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Might be the best WWII film.

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Emanuel Levy

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Jul 3, 2005

3/5

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Dexi W

@DexiWinters Jul 15, 2026

Seldom do you see a story so well told. The GI point of view in a microcosm of the war in Italy. You must see this one.

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Bob B

@RT00050158 Nov 18, 2024

Very little action, but long on the GI Temperament. Interesting, especially with all the cigarette smoking.

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W. W. W

@Witt2k9 Sep 15, 2022

It's like a play, not a movie! Most of time it's talking...

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ernst k

@ErnieK Apr 18, 2020

A film ahead of it's time, with an emphasis on individuals and their emotions, fears, resilience, and humanity. Realistic, well-written, directed, and especially acted by a particularly talented cast. War at it's most basic and traumatic, yet it's superior viewing as you absorb the heart and grit.

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s r

@ScottR Aug 31, 2018

Wasn't my cup of tea and the California filming distracted. Very gutsy endeavor though.

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Oct 29, 2017

One of the best WWII films.

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Synopsis

When a GI platoon lands on the beaches of Italy during World War II, the troops face uncertainty and danger with every step. Those who survive the initial landing, including Sgt. Tyne and Sgt. Ward, pursue a mission to take control of a farmhouse and blow up a nearby bridge. When the soldiers are not involved in enemy engagements, they pass the time in conversation while marching through the Italian countryside, but they always keep their objectives in mind.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Lewis Milestone, Samuel Bronston
Screenwriter: Robert Rossen
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Lewis Milestone Productions Inc.
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1945, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 26, 2017
Runtime: 1h 57m

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