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Bright Victory
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Bright Victory

1951-08-01 · 97 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Romance

A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.

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Directors
Mark Robson
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyLarry Nevins
Peggy DowPeggy DowJudy Greene
Julie AdamsJulie AdamsChris Paterson
James EdwardsJames EdwardsJoe Morgan
Will GeerWill GeerMr. Nevins
Nana BryantNana BryantMrs. Nevins
Jim BackusJim BackusBill Grayson
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonMr. Paterson
Joan BanksJoan BanksJanet Grayson
Richard EganRichard EganSergeant John Masterson
John HudsonJohn HudsonCorporal John Flagg
Marjorie CrosslandMrs. Paterson
Donald Miele"Moose" Garvey
Murray HamiltonMurray HamiltonPete Hamilton
Larry KeatingLarry KeatingJess Coe
Hugh ReillyCaptain Phelan
Mary CooperNurse Bailey
Rock HudsonRock HudsonDudek
Kenneth HarveyKenneth HarveyScanlon
Russell DennisPrivate Fred Tyler

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