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The Men is a 1950 American drama film. Set mostly in a paraplegic ward of a VA hospital, the film stars Marlon Brando (in his film debut) as an ex- GI named Ken who as a result of a war wound is paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. Suffering depression and impaired self-concept, Ken struggles to accept his disability and his need to accept care ...
A drama about a paralyzed war veteran and his struggles with rehabilitation and marriage. The film features Brando's first screen appearance and his method acting, as well as other stars like Teresa Wright and Everett Sloane.
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- Drama
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1950-08-25
Bob Thomas Associated Press The Men is a profoundly moving film, mainly because it bears a resemblance to life that is rare in Hollywood films. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Variety Staff Variety ...
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- Marlon Brando
- Fred Zinnemann
- Drama
Apr 23, 2024 · Men is a heavy, yet not subtle, film focusing on the horrors of the patriarchy in society—one that has plenty of meaning to make out of its open-ended plot. The film, directed by Civil War Director Alex Garland, follows Jessie Buckley’s Harper Marlow, who is looking for a place to heal after some recent trauma.
Apr 30, 2013 · "The Men" is an ageless movie, still valid nowadays as it was back then, in the 50's. Solid story, solid actors, straight storyline, non-obtrusive score, make this a tiny masterpiece in its own right. The transfer on DVD is astonishingly excellent, as is its sound. The Black & White image is crisp and clear.
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May 20, 2022 · In the film’s final sequence, Harper, having been thwarted in her attempt to escape from the cottage, finds herself menaced (or men–aced) by the various figures who have stalked and gaslit her ...
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