What is Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Release date
- Aug 28, 1957
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
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Bitter Victory is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama, War.
Should you watch it?
“Two inexperienced British officers face a dangerous WWII mission while past loves threaten their trust.”
- Directed by Nicholas Ray with widescreen CinemaScope visuals
- Features a strong cast including Richard Burton
- Explores moral tension amid wartime duty
- Period pacing may feel slower to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic war dramas with complex personal entanglements.
The film presents mature themes of wartime duty and past romantic betrayal, suited for adult audiences.
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When was Bitter Victory released?
It was released in 1957, with a US release on March 3, 1958.
Who directed Bitter Victory?
The film was directed by Nicholas Ray.
What is the main premise of the film?
Two inexperienced British officers undertake a crucial WWII mission that becomes complicated by the arrival of one officer’s wife, who previously had an affair with the other.
In what format was the film shot?
Bitter Victory was shot in CinemaScope, a widescreen format.
Which notable actors appear in Bitter Victory?
The cast includes Richard Burton, Curd Jürgens, and Ruth Romanová among others.
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