Hail the Conquering Hero
MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!
1944 NR 1h 41m
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.
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| Original title | Hail the Conquering Hero |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 18, 1944 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | hero, world war ii, satire, mother, small town, lie, confession, truth, mayor, war hero, u.s. marine, marine corps |
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What is Hail the Conquering Hero about?
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.
When was Hail the Conquering Hero released?
Hail the Conquering Hero was released on Aug 18, 1944 (status: Released).
Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?
Preston Sturges directed Hail the Conquering Hero.
What is the TMDB rating of Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 78 votes.