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title: "Story of G.I. Joe"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/story-of-g-i-joe-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 46614
imdb_id: "tt0038120"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 50
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Story of G.I. Joe (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/story-of-g-i-joe-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Story of G.I. Joe (also known as Ernie Pyle's Story of G.I. Joe and G.I. Joe).
Year: 1945.
Genre: Drama, War.
Director: William A. Wellman.
Cast: Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele.
Plot: War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States.
Theme: Tribute to the American infantryman (colloquially called 'G.I. Joe') during World War II.
Preservation: Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.
Runtime: 1h 48m.
Release Date: 07/13/1945

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William A. Wellman
- **Networks / Studios**: Lester Cowan Productions, United Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Burgess Meredith** as *Ernie Pyle*
- **Robert Mitchum** as *Bill Walker*
- **Freddie Steele** as *Sgt. Steve Warnicki*
- **Wally Cassell** as *Pvt. Dondaro*
- **Jimmy Lloyd** as *Pvt. Spencer*
- **John R. Reilly** as *Pvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy*
- **William Murphy** as *Private Mew*
- **Dorothy Coonan Wellman** as *Nurse Lt. Elizabeth 'Red' Murphy (uncredited)*
- **William Benedict** as *Pvt. Whitey (uncredited)*
- **Bob Hope** as *Bob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Story of G.I. Joe online?
Story of G.I. Joe is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Story of G.I. Joe worth watching?
Story of G.I. Joe holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 50 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Story of G.I. Joe and when was it released?
Story of G.I. Joe is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1945. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Story of G.I. Joe?
Story of G.I. Joe was directed by William A. Wellman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Story of G.I. Joe — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46614)
- [Story of G.I. Joe (1945) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038120/fullcredits/)
- [The Story of G.I. Joe - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_G.I._Joe)
- [Story of G.I. Joe (1945) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46614-story-of-g-i-joe/cast)
- [Story of G.I. Joe (1945) 평점 후기 등장인물 무료 다시보기 OTT 보는곳](https://gamsgopromocode.com/movie/view.php?id=46614&type=movie)
- [Story of G.I. Joe (1945) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/ernie-pyles-story-of-gi-joe/20002859/credits/)

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