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Home of the brave

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Performers

Frank Lovejoy, Lloyd Bridges, Douglas Dick, James Edwards, Steve Brodie, Jeff Corey.

Publication Information

[Hollywood, CA] : Paramount Pictures, [2014]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (86 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

A young black soldier suffers a nervous breakdown and develops psychosomatic paralysis. Crippled by rage and trauma, his condition was induced by experiences encountered during a reconnaissance mission combined with a lifetime of racial discrimination. He may be able to walk again, but only if he can overcome his anger and frustrations.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on an original play by Arthur Laurents.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.

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