The Story of G.I. Joe

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The Story of G.I. Joe
Directed by William Wellman
Produced by Lester Cowan
David Hall
Written by Leopold Atlas
Guy Endore
Philip Stevenson
Starring Burgess Meredith
Robert Mitchum
Music by Louis Applebaum
Ann Ronell
Cinematography Russell Metty
Editing by Albrecht Joseph
Distributed by United Artists
Release date(s) July 13, 1945
Running time 108 min.
Language English
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The Story of G.I. Joe is a war film released in 1945. It was directed by William Wellman and starred Burgess Meredith and Robert Mitchum. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Mitchum's only nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

The movie retells famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle's (played by Meredith) experiences as he follows Company C of the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division as they fight up through North Africa and up the length of Italy during World War II, especially when they are bogged down at the Battle of Monte Cassino. The title refers to the harsh conditions that infantrymen endure during the war.

The movie studio wanted to place a leading-man type for the main role, but Wellman wanted a physically smaller man to better portray middle-aged Pyle. As a compromise, Mitchum was chosen to play Lieutenant (later Captain) Walker. The film was one of the first starring roles for Mitchum.

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[edit] Cast

Burgess Meredith as Ernie Pyle/Narrator
Robert Mitchum as Lt./Capt. Bill Walker
Freddie Steele as Sgt. Steve Warnicki
Wally Cassell as Pvt. Dondaro
Jimmy Lloyd as Pvt. Spencer
John R. Reilly as Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy
William Murphy as Pv. Mew

[edit] Awards and nominations

[edit] Academy Awards

[edit] External links

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