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The Proud and Profane (1956)

Movie ★ 6.5 111 min

Drama Romance

In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.

George Seaton Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 13, 1956
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0049640
Language
Studio
Perlberg-Seaton Productions,

Cast

William Holden William Holden Lt. Col. Colin Black Deborah Kerr Deborah Kerr Lee Ashley Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter Kate Connors Dewey Martin Dewey Martin Eddie Wodcik William Redfield William Redfield Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes Ross Bagdasarian Ross Bagdasarian Louie Adam Williams Adam Williams Eustace Press Marion Ross Marion Ross Joan Theodore Newton Theodore Newton Bob Kilpatrick Richard Shannon Richard Shannon Major Peter Hansen Peter Hansen Lieutenant (jg) Hutchins Ward Wood Ward Wood Sergeant Chester Peckinpaugh Geraldine Hall Helen Evelyn Cotton Beth Ann Morriss Ann Morriss Pat Nancy Stevens Evvie Lorraine Brox Sissie Bob Kenaston Soldier

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Proud and Profane about?
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
Who directed The Proud and Profane?
The Proud and Profane was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Proud and Profane?
The Proud and Profane stars William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin.
When was The Proud and Profane released?
The Proud and Profane is a 1956 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Proud and Profane?
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