The Best Years of Our Lives
“Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!”
1946•NR•2h 51m•7.7•Released
DramaRomanceWar
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
Director
William Wyler
Writer
Robert E. Sherwood
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$24M
Languages
English
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Cast
Dana Andrews
Fred Derry
Fredric March
Al Stephenson
Harold Russell
Homer Parrish
Teresa Wright
Peggy Stephenson
Myrna Loy
Milly Stephenson
Cathy O'Donnell
Wilma Cameron
Virginia Mayo
Marie Derry
Hoagy Carmichael
Butch Engle
Gladys George
Hortense Derry
Roman Bohnen
Pat Derry
Ray Collins
Mr. Milton
Minna Gombell
Mrs. Parrish
Walter Baldwin
Mr. Parrish
Steve Cochran
Cliff Scully
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Cameron
Production
Company
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Producer
Samuel Goldwyn
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