The Long Gray Line
"Warms Your Heart! STIRS YOUR BLOOD! and fires your imagination!"
Originally released in 1955. The Long Gray Line is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Ford. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, and Robert Francis
Synopsis
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 4, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (56 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Martin Maher
Maureen O'Hara
as Mary O'Donnell
Robert Francis
as James Sundstrom Jr.
Donald Crisp
as Old Martin
Ward Bond
as Captain Herman Kohler
Betsy Palmer
as Kitty Carter
Philip Carey
as Chuck Dotson
William Leslie
as James "Red" Sundstrom
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Dwight D. Eisenhower
Patrick Wayne
as Abner "Cherub" Overton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rota Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Long Gray Line about?
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes h...
Who directed The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was The Long Gray Line released?
The Long Gray Line was released on January 4, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Long Gray Line?
The main cast of The Long Gray Line includes Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp, Ward Bond.