The Long Gray Line
Watch TrailerThe 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1955 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | John Ford |
| Runtime | 138 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (56 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director John Ford constructs a warm, epic saga, relying on Tyrone Power's grounded charisma as Marty Maher. The film explores not the army's polished spectacle, but its human, almost familial core, where discipline springs from respect and tradition from genuine affection.
What lingers after the final reel is a profound sense of decency and the quiet impact one steadfast life can have across generations—a sentimental yet powerfully affirming experience. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Ford
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With family, wrapped in a blanket for a comforting, classic tale.
🎭 Cast
Tyrone Power
Martin Maher
Maureen O'Hara
Mary O'Donnell
Robert Francis
James Sundstrom Jr.
Donald Crisp
Old Martin
Ward Bond
Captain Herman Kohler
Betsy Palmer
Kitty Carter
Philip Carey
Chuck Dotson
William Leslie
James "Red" Sundstrom
Harry Carey, Jr.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Patrick Wayne
Abner "Cherub" Overton
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