‘The Young Lions’: Beautiful, Occasionally Brilliant

A World War II film that delves into soldiers’ personal conflicts.
‘The Young Lions’: Beautiful, Occasionally Brilliant
Noah Ackerman (Montgomery Clift), in “The Young Lions.” 20th Century-Fox
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NR | 2h 47m | Action, Drama, War | 1958

Perhaps the three most notable World War II epics from Hollywood’s Golden Age are “From Here to Eternity” (1953), “The Young Lions” (1958), and “The Longest Day” (1962). All three depict the immense human cost and moral complexity of the conflict.
Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.