2 Movies Starring Jack Webb

The Men

The Men

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1950-09-01

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (3082 Reviews)

Director:

Fred Zinnemann

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Carl Foreman (story)

Carl Foreman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Ex-GI Ken who as a result of a war wound is paralyzed below the waist. In the hospital back home, he passes through an initial period of depression with the help of a sympathetic Dr. Brock and his faithful fiancèe Ellen. Ken's bitter isolation is also overcome with the help of his fellow patients, especially the intelligent young cynic Norm, the witty Leo and serious young Angel. Soon Ken throws himself into the work rehabilitation and after a long period of physical therapy even suspects he may regain the use of his limbs. With the approval and help of the doctor, he and Ellen marry, but on their wedding night both have misgivings about the marriage: the full realization of Ellen's new responsibilities frighten her and makes her more uncertain than ever, and Ken reverts to self-pity. There is a violent argument, and he goes back to the hospital. But his blazing anger finds no sympathy from his buddies, and after a surprising conversation with Dr. Brock, Ken realizes that he must return to his wife, with whom he must try to build his new life, in spite of all the attendant difficulties.

Pete Kelly's Blues

Pete Kelly's Blues

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1955-07-31

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

95 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (781 Reviews)

Director:

Jack Webb

Fullplot:

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