Posts from ethanedwards in thread „Breakthrough (1950)“

This one for you Carl, for when you obtain the stills

Breakthrough was a 1950 film starring John Agar
about an American infantry unit in World War II.
Approximately one-third of the film consists of existing footage.

User Review

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A solid entertaining war movie, despite Agar's presence
24 July 2004 | by Chris (Asgardian) (Adelaide, South Australia)

Like most of Agar's early movies, the surrounding cast were of sufficient quality to hide,
and even carry, Mr. Shirley Temple.

The WW2 period featured is one that is usually skipped over, despite the importance and difficulty of that time.
The Allies were under pressure from a well organised defence, taking full advantage of the local terrain,
this is all well communicated by this movie.

Lovejoy, as the cagey experienced Sgt., is a marvel to watch, as his character does for his
Lt., so he does for Agar, a wonderful fusion of living the role.

A worthy entry for any war movie buff

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Information from IMDb

Full Cast
David Brian ... Capt. Tom Hale
John Agar ... Lt. Joe Mallory
Frank Lovejoy ... Sgt. Pete Bell
William Campbell ... Cpl. Danny Dominick (as Bill Campbell)
Paul Picerni ... Pvt. Edward P. Rojeck
Greg McClure ... Pvt. Frank Finley
Richard Monahan ... Pvt. 'Four-Eff' Nelson
Edward Norris ... Sgt. Roy Henderson (as Eddie Norris)
Matt Willis ... Pvt. Jimbo Hollis
Dick Wesson ... Pvt. Sammy Hansen
Suzanne Dalbert ... Collette
William Self ... Pvt. George Glasheen
Danny Arnold ... Pvt. Rothman
Danni Sue Nolan ... Lt. Janis King
Howard Negley ... Lt. Col. John Lewis
Helene Bank ... American Nurse
André Charlot
Ed Hinton
Eric Hoeg
Thomas Alvarez ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Robert Andrade ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Ralph Anthony ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Janet Barrett ... Sniper (uncredited)
John Bartha ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
George Baxter ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Stanton Becket ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Doug Carlson ... Soldier (uncredited)
James Cochran ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Alvin Cummings ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Jacob Ehni ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Bette Eschenberg ... Civilian (uncredited)
Emil P. Eschenburg ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Charlotte Ferguson ... Civilian (uncredited)
Eva Freudenburg ... Civilian (uncredited)
Irene Gordon ... Civilian (uncredited)
Ransom Haig ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Howard Kinne ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Thomas Knight ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
John J. Lockett ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Helene London ... Mildred (uncredited)
Drue Mallory ... Betsy (uncredited)
Marilyn Mau ... Civilian (uncredited)
Bruce Morgan ... Soldier (uncredited)
Alma Randall ... Civilian (uncredited)
James T. Root ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Mary Root ... Civilian (uncredited)
Lloyd Rubbelke ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Charles Russell ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Joseph Seanz ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)
Wilma Van Fleet ... Civilian (uncredited)
Catherine Walker ... Civilian (uncredited)
Joan Winfield ... English Barmaid (uncredited)
Everet Youngs ... U.S. Soldier (uncredited)

Writing Credits
Joseph Breen story (as Joseph I. Breen Jr.)
Bernard Girard
Ted Sherdeman

Original Music
William Lava

Cinematography
Edwin B. DuPar

Trivia
This film's opening prologue states:
"With the American Troops in England. The Spring of 1944."

Goofs
Continuity
In the first scene, we are introduced to the platoon as 1st Platoon.
Later in the movie, one of the long-time members of the platoon refers to it as 3rd platoon.
Near the end, it is referred to as 1st platoon again.

Revealing mistakes
At one point, a German soldier throws a grenade which explodes at least five feet from where it landed.

Memorable Quotes

Filming Location
Fort Ord, California, USA

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