The Fighting Sullivans

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In this dramatization of a true story, five brothers from Iowa (James Cardwell, John Campbell, George Offerman Jr., John Alvin, Edward Ryan) grow up in an inseparable family during the Great Depression. When World War II strikes the country, the brothers feel compelled to serve their nation in its time of need. After joining the Navy, the siblings request to serve on the same ship -- a decision that turns out to be devastating for the family when their vessel is attacked at Guadalcanal.

1944 · 1h 52m
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Starring Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle
Director Lloyd Bacon

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Cast & Crew

  • Anne Baxter
    Katherine Mary Sullivan
  • Thomas Mitchell
    Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan
  • Selena Royle
    Mrs. Alleta Sullivan
  • Ward Bond
    Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
  • Bobby Driscoll
    Al Sullivan as a Child
  • A‌R
    Addison Richards
    Naval Captain
  • E‌R
    Edward Ryan
    Albert Leo 'Al' Sullivan
  • Trudy Marshall
    Genevieve 'Gen' Sullivan
  • J‌C
    John Campbell
    Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan
  • James Cardwell
    George Thomas Sullivan
  • John Alvin
    Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan

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The Fighting Sullivans

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In this dramatization of a true story, five brothers from Iowa (James Cardwell, John Campbell, George Offerman Jr., John Alvin, Edward Ryan) grow up in an inseparable family during the Great Depression. When World War II strikes the country, the brothers feel compelled to serve their nation in its time of need. After joining the Navy, the siblings request to serve on the same ship -- a decision that turns out to be devastating for the family when their vessel is attacked at Guadalcanal.

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Studio
Twentieth Century Fox
Released
1944
Run Time
1 hr 52 min
Rated
G
Region of Origin
United States

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English
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