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Movie poster: Class of '44 (1973)
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Class of '44

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1973 · 95 min Drama Comedy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.

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Year 1973
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Paul Bogart
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate bridge between adolescent innocence and looming adulthood, relying on the poignant contrast between personal coming-of-age stories and the vast backdrop of war. It explores the fragility of friendship and first love with a gentle, nostalgic touch.

What lingers after viewing is a bittersweet recognition of life's inevitable transitions—the joyful moments made more precious by their impermanence. A quiet ode to a generation standing at the crossroads of history — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paul Bogart

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Best enjoyed with a warm drink, allowing its nostalgic rhythm to wash over you on a quiet afternoon.

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