Set during the 1943 invasion of Italy, this war drama follows an American platoon as they land on the coast, dig in, and undertake a dangerous mission to blow up a bridge near a fortified farmhouse. Tension mounts and casualties rise as the soldiers make their way inland. The film is noted for its unusually realistic portrayal of war, featuring long, quiet stretches of conversation interrupted by sudden bursts of violent action. The relevance of these moments is often unclear to the soldiers themselves, emphasizing the unpredictability and chaos of battle. Cast: - Dana Andrews as Staff Sgt. Bill Tyne - Richard Conte as Pvt. Rivera - George Tyne as Pvt. Jake Friedman - John Ireland as PFC Windy Craven - Lloyd Bridges as Staff Sgt. Ward - Sterling Holloway as McWilliams - Norman Lloyd as Pvt. Archimbeau - Herbert Rudley as Staff Sgt. Eddie Porter - Richard Benedict as Pvt. Tranella - Huntz Hall as Pvt. Carraway - James Cardwell as Sgt. Hoskins - George Offerman Jr. as Pvt. Tinker - Steve Brodie as Pvt. Judson - Matt Willis as Sgt. Pete Halverson - Chris Drake as Rankin - Alvin Hammer as Johnson - Victor Cutler as Cousins - Jay Norris as James - John Kellogg as Riddle Runtime: 117 minutes