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The Hasty Heart (1949)

Movie ★ 6.9 102 min

Drama War

In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.

Vincent Sherman Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1949
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0041445
Language

Themes

Cast

Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Yank Patricia Neal Patricia Neal Sister Margaret Parker Richard Todd Richard Todd Cpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan Anthony Nicholls Anthony Nicholls Lt. Col. Dunn Howard Marion-Crawford Howard Marion-Crawford Tommy Ralph Michael Ralph Michael Kiwi John Sherman Digger Alfie Bass Alfie Bass Orderly Orlando Martins Orlando Martins Blossom Robert Douglas Robert Douglas Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Clive Dunn Clive Dunn MacDougall (uncredited) John Gregson John Gregson Recruit in Jungle (uncredited) Sam Kydd Sam Kydd Driver (uncredited) Pamela van Dale Burmese Woman (uncredited) Ben Williams Clerk at Hospital (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hasty Heart about?
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
Who directed The Hasty Heart?
The Hasty Heart was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in The Hasty Heart?
The Hasty Heart stars Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Richard Todd, Anthony Nicholls.
When was The Hasty Heart released?
The Hasty Heart is a 1949 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Hasty Heart?
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