Selected by the Library of Congress as one of the most important films of all time, this multi-Oscar winning classic recounts the problems faced by three veterans returning home after World War II, as they attempt to pick up the threads of their civilian lives. Fine performances by Fredric March, Dana Andrews and real-life amputee Harold Russell, and sensitive direction from William Wyler help to make “The Best years of our lives” an unforgettable film experience.
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ACMI Identifier
304427
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War and society
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War victims
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Psychological aspects
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)