Bright Victory

Aug 1, 1951

1h 37m

★ 6.9

The great living love story of today's generation!

Overview

A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Bright Victory Trailers

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Cast

Larry Nevins

Arthur Kennedy

Judy Greene

Peggy Dow

Chris Paterson

Julie Adams

Joe Morgan

James Edwards

Mr. Nevins

Will Geer

Mrs. Nevins

Nana Bryant

Bill Grayson

Jim Backus

Mr. Paterson

Minor Watson

Janet Grayson

Joan Banks

Sergeant John Masterson

Richard Egan

Corporal John Flagg

John Hudson

Mrs. Paterson

Marjorie Crossland

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