The Battle of San Pietro Movie Review 1944

John Huston's powerful documentary about the famous battle in Italy's Liri Valley, stressing the number of losses sustained in taking this military objective. The film was almost suppressed by the U.S. government, because it was considered to be too strong for general release.

Distribution

Glenn Video Vistas Ltd., 6024 Canby Ave., Ste. 103, Reseda, CA 91335, Phone: (818)881-8110

Available on VHS
Running time 43 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary Films, World War II, Military History, Armed Forces--U.S.

Screenplay

Eric Ambler, John Huston

Cinematography

Jules Buck, John Huston

Director

John Huston

Music

Dimitri Tiomkin

Other

John Huston

Producer

U.S. Office of War Information, Frank Capra