
Ex-GI Ken who as a result of a war wound is paralyzed below the waist. In the hospital back home, he passes through an initial period of depression with the help of a sympathetic Dr. Brock and his faithful fiancée Ellen. Ken's bitter isolation is also overcome with the help of his fellow patients, especially the intelligent young cynic Norm, the witty Leo and serious young Angel. Soon Ken throws himself into the work rehabilitation and after a long period of physical therapy... (Full plot summary below)
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Ex-GI Ken who as a result of a war wound is paralyzed below the waist. In the hospital back home, he passes through an initial period of depression with the help of a sympathetic Dr. Brock and his faithful fiancée Ellen. Ken's bitter isolation is also overcome with the help of his fellow patients, especially the intelligent young cynic Norm, the witty Leo and serious young Angel. Soon Ken throws himself into the work rehabilitation and after a long period of physical therapy even suspects he may regain the use of his limbs. With the approval and help of the doctor, he and Ellen marry, but on their wedding night both have misgivings about the marriage: the full realization of Ellen's new responsibilities frighten her and makes her more uncertain than ever, and Ken reverts to self-pity. There is a violent argument, and he goes back to the hospital. But his blazing anger finds no sympathy from his buddies, and after a surprising conversation with Dr. Brock, Ken realizes that he must return to his wife, with whom he must try to build his new life, in spite of all the attendant difficulties.
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| New York TimesBosley CrowtherStern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time. |
| The Retro SetNathanael Hood...[elevated beyond] the shackles of inspirational movie tepidness. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyZinnemann's film one of Hollywood's first and most honest attempts to portray the physical, psychological, and sexual problems of paraplegics, splendidly acted by Brando in his feature debut. |
| Time OutGeoff AndrewEven in his first movie, Brando's ability to transcend mediocre material is very much in evidence. |
| VarietyVariety StaffProducer Stanley Kramer turns to the difficult cinematic subject of paraplegics, so expertly treated as to be sensitive, moving and yet, withal, entertaining and earthy-humored. |
| User ReviewBen MLuke Mears I forgive you for forgetting you could give five stars instead of just four. |
| User ReviewMegan LMarlon again:) This was really eye-opening and inspiring because Marlon plays a paraplegic who is headstrong and full of emotions...some parts you just want to cry! |
| User ReviewNicolaus Ostarring marlon brando, that's all you need for a good movie! i loved this movie! |
| User ReviewMel LGreat movie. Brando's first film, he is awesome. |
| User ReviewYuping LMarlon again:) This was really eye-opening and inspiring because Marlon plays a paraplegic who is headstrong and full of emotions...some parts you just want to cry! |