Directed by:
John FordComposer:
George DuningCast:
Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp, Ward Bond, Betsy Palmer, William Leslie, Philip Carey, Harry Carey Jr., Patrick Wayne, Peter Graves (more)VOD (1)
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Based on the true story of Marty Maher, a humble Irish immigrant who rose through the ranks to become one of West Point's most beloved instructors, The Long Grey Line is a rousing tribute to a remarkable man and his way of life. Director John Ford and star Tyrone Power, themselves the sons of Irish immigrants, bring an extra dimension of fidelity and fervor to this inspiring biography. Newly arrived in America, Maher's first job was as a waiter at West Point. Clumsy and boisterous, he quickly broke so much of the military academy's china that he was forced to join the army to repay his debts. But once enlisted, the rough-and-ready Dubliner served his adopted nation with rare dedication, establishing himself as an inspirational coach at West Point. Spanning 50 years and two world wars, the film shows Maher at his best, molding and motivating the young men who would become America's heroes and presidents. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Tyrone Power
USA
Best movies:
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Love Is News (1937)
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
Maureen O'Hara
Ireland
Best movies:
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)
Robert Francis
USA
Best movies:
The Long Gray Line (1955)
The Caine Mutiny (1954)
Donald Crisp
UK
Best movies:
The Viking (1928)
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The Dawn Patrol (1938)
Ward Bond
USA
Best movies:
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Fury (1936)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Betsy Palmer
USA
Best movies:
Columbo (1971) (series)
The Long Gray Line (1955)
The Tin Star (1957)
William Leslie
USA
Best movies:
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The Long Gray Line (1955)
Philip Carey
USA
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Springfield Rifle (1952)
Harry Carey Jr.
USA
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Patrick Wayne
USA
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Peter Graves
USA
Best movies:
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One Man Mutiny (1955)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Milburn Stone
USA
Best movies:
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Pickup on South Street (1953)
White Feather (1955)
Jean Moorhead
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The Atomic Submarine (1959)
Gunmen from Laredo (1959)
Martin Milner
USA
Best movies:
Dial M for Murder (1954)
Compulsion (1959)
Life with Father (1947)
Donald Murphy
USA
Best movies:
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Frankenstein's Daughter (1958)
Ken Curtis
USA
Best movies:
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
The Last Hurrah (1958)
The Quiet Man (1952)
Willis Bouchey
USA
Best movies:
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Bess Flowers
USA
Best movies:
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Rear Window (1954)
Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Jack Mower
USA
Best movies:
Miracle of Fatima (1952)
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The Roaring Twenties (1939)
Sean McClory
Ireland
Best movies:
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Mary Poppins (1964)
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)