Overview

During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.

Cast

William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans, Katherine Warren, Dick Wesson, Paul Picerni, Ron Hagerthy

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What is "Force of Arms" about?

During the winter of 1943, the German Army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful.

When was "Force of Arms" released?

Force of Arms was released in 1951.

Who stars in "Force of Arms"?

The cast includes William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans.