The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

7.8/10 171 min Drama Romance War

Overview

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Cast

Dana Andrews

Fred Derry

Fredric March

Al Stephenson

Harold Russell

Homer Parrish

Teresa Wright

Peggy Stephenson

Myrna Loy

Milly Stephenson

Cathy O'Donnell

Wilma Cameron

Virginia Mayo

Marie Derry

Hoagy Carmichael

Butch Engle

Gladys George

Hortense Derry

Roman Bohnen

Pat Derry

Ray Collins

Mr. Milton

Minna Gombell

Mrs. Parrish

Walter Baldwin

Mr. Parrish

Steve Cochran

Cliff Scully

Dorothy Adams

Mrs. Cameron

Don Beddoe

Mr. Cameron

Charles Halton

Prew

Ray Teal

Mr. Mollett

Howland Chamberlain

Thorpe

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