The Men (film)


The Men is a 1950 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Carl Foreman, and starring Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright and Everett Sloane. Despite the film's commercial failure, it marked Brando’s film debut.

Synopsis

A World War II lieutenant is seriously injured in combat, and faces struggles as he attempts to re-enter society. Birmingham General Army Hospital in Van Nuys, California was used as the recover Hospital. Marlon Brando "checked-in" himself to get the role down.

Cast

Critical reception

Upon release, The Men received generally positive reviews, particularly for its screenplay. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 70% critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7/10. Bosley Crowther of The New York Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "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." Variety also gave a favorable review, and noted: "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."

Accolades

was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.
The National Board of Review placed the film on its annual list of the ten best movies of the year.
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: