MacArthur
"Where the legend ends and the man begins."
Originally released in 1977. MacArthur is a drama/history film. directed by Joseph Sargent. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Ivan Bonar, and Ward Costello
Synopsis
The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (87 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.3M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Douglas MacArthur
Ivan Bonar
as Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
Ward Costello
as Gen. George C. Marshall
Nicolas Coster
as Colonel Sidney Huff
Marj Dusay
as Jean MacArthur
Ed Flanders
as President Harry S. Truman
Warde Donovan
as General Shepherd
Branscombe Richmond
as Korean Soldier
Jerry Holland
as Aide
Art Fleming
as The Secretary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- The Zanuck/Brown Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MacArthur about?
The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flas...
Who directed MacArthur?
MacArthur was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is MacArthur?
MacArthur has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was MacArthur released?
MacArthur was released on July 15, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in MacArthur?
The main cast of MacArthur includes Gregory Peck, Ivan Bonar, Ward Costello, Nicolas Coster, Marj Dusay.