
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.... (Full plot summary below)
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The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
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| Classic Film and TelevisionMichael E. GrostHeartbreaking drama, with many unusual film making approaches. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzEloquently and simply directed by John Ford. |
| User ReviewMegan SSo good. Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara make a great pair. I loved this movie. |
| User Reviewdoris cA truly moving piece of work. I recommend it to everyone! Love the mix of the Irish accents and temper with the military...not to mention some very handsome cadets... |
| User ReviewNikki Kone of the best movie ever... Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Powers were fantastic in this movie...very nice movie, very touching. |
| User ReviewLaurent GAu moins le meilleur John Ford... si ce n'est pas le meilleur film jamais fait!!! |
| User ReviewGail RI must have had a whole gallon of tears saved up and nearly overflowing! We come into this movie as a young Irish immigrant "Martin Maher" is sworn in by a young Capt John Pershing. Marty's life at the Military Academy spans not only several decades. More importantly, it spans the lives of scores, HUNDREDS of young Army officers, trained to uphold the highest of standards for the defense of our country, our Constitution, and our way of life! Marty's wife bears him a child that dies virtually immediately. This is typical of the setbacks that befall the life of a man completely sold out on the honor and tradition-filled life at a unique, peculiar setting like West Point. Marty not only overcomes all the punches "life" can dish out, his character and perseverance makes him an inspiration to students whose names include Pershing, Patton, Bradley, Bolivar and even one Dwight D. Eisenhower. These young men share at least one thing in common - their respect, love, and debt of gratitude to one Marty Maher. His fatherly advise, council and example go far in an effort to make these young men into soldiers and men. His success is evidenced by the loyalty and love displayed by the legion of men who desired their first salute to come from no other than Marty, who enveloped him at the death of his son, rallied around him at the death of his beloved wife. He was a man to whom leadership was far more than orders barked, commands summarily dispensed. His was a leadership born of character, quality of relationships, and respect. None who knew him forgot him. Would that I could be spoken of in such a manner |
| User ReviewLoni Kgreat look at the tradition and history of West Point, accurate or not its a great film |
| User ReviewPrivate UI love it. Very historical, very inspiring, and very Irish. |
| User ReviewDane MOverly sentimental and corny but still a great film. John Ford's salute to West Point - based on a true story |