Movie

Hail the Conquering Hero

“MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!”

★ 7.1(77)19441h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Preston Sturges
Release date: 1944-08-09
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Hail the Conquering Hero

Hail the Conquering Hero is a 1944 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Preston Sturges, starring Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines and Raymond Walburn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hail the Conquering Hero in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.

Cast

Eddie Bracken

Woodrow Truesmith

Ella Raines

Libby

Raymond Walburn

Mayor Everett J. Noble

William Demarest

Sgt. Heppelfinger

Franklin Pangborn

Reception Committee Chairman

Elizabeth Patterson

Martha - Libby's Aunt

Georgia Caine

Mrs. Truesmith

Al Bridge

Political Boss

Freddie Steele

Bugsy

Bill Edwards

Forrest Noble

Harry Hayden

Doc Bissell

Jimmy Conlin

Judge Dennis

Themes & keywords

small townmotherherotruthconfessionworld war iimayorliemarine corpssatirewar herou.s. marinedead fathermilitary dischargefalse pretenses

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hail the Conquering Hero in Switzerland?+

Hail the Conquering Hero is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hail the Conquering Hero on Netflix?+

Hail the Conquering Hero is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Hail the Conquering Hero?+

Hail the Conquering Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Hail the Conquering Hero?+

Hail the Conquering Hero stars Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest and Franklin Pangborn.

When did Hail the Conquering Hero come out?+

Hail the Conquering Hero is a 1944 movie directed by Preston Sturges.

What genre is Hail the Conquering Hero?+

Hail the Conquering Hero is Comedy and War film.

Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?+

Hail the Conquering Hero was directed by Preston Sturges.