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Box office. $1,526,697. A Midnight Clear is a 1992 American war drama film written and directed by Keith Gordon and starring an ensemble cast that features Ethan Hawke, Gary Sinise, Peter Berg, Kevin Dillon and Arye Gross. It is based on the novel by William Wharton.
Set in 1944 France, in the Ardennes forest region, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and share a Christmas celebration.
May 1, 1992 · A Midnight Clear. Roger Ebert May 01, 1992. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. The opening shots of "A Midnight Clear" have a clarity and force that linger, casting a spell over the entire movie. They show a group of young men in Jeeps, making their way through the deep snow in an almost primeval forest.
In the winter of 1944, American soldiers led by Will Knott (Ethan Hawke) are assigned to capture a small squad of German soldiers posted in France's Ardennes forest. Tired of war, the Americans ...
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Apr 24, 1992 · "A Midnight Clear" recalls the often told story about a Christmas Eve in the trenches during World War I.
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Apr 24, 1992 · Overview. In 1944 France, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German Platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and spend Christmas together before the surrender plan turns bad and both sides are forced to fight the other.
Dec 9, 2003 · Film Details. Also Known As. Midnight Clear, Section 44. MPAA Rating. Genre. Drama. Period. War. Release Date. 1992. Distribution Company. InterStar Releasing. Location. Park City, Utah, USA. Technical Specs. Duration. 1h 47m. TCM Emails. A story about young U.S. intelligence officers during the last days of War II.
