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The Gallant Hours

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1960 · 115 min Drama War
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

A semi-documentary dramatization of five weeks in the life of Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., from his assignment to command the U.S. naval operations in the South Pacific to the Allied victory at Guadalcanal.

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Year 1960
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, War
Director Robert Montgomery
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (18 votes)

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This is a war film that turns away from the spectacle of battle to examine the quiet weight of command. James Cagney delivers a powerfully restrained performance as Admiral Halsey, conveying strategy and strain through presence alone.

What lingers after the viewing is not the memory of action, but a profound respect for the solitude of leadership. It’s a thoughtful, procedural portrait of a critical mind at a critical time. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert Montgomery

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In a quiet setting, with minimal distractions, to absorb its deliberate pace.

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