I loved this one. Montgomery Clift is great, I also really liked Burt Lancaster. It's basically got three different storylines going on, all intertwining and under the negligent watch of the company commander, Captain Dana Holmes (Philip Ober). Frank Sinatra also plays a supporting role as Private Maggio.
Personally, I didn't really care for the plot of Burt Lancaster's character, the first sergeant. I would have preferred more of an emphasis on Clift's character and maybe a little bit more boxing action going on. Also some more bits that focused on the Pearl Harbor attack right at the very end would have been nice.
Overall it's an excellent drama about the type of stuff that goes on in a peace time army. A whole lot of nothing and a whole lot of crappy politics that are out to really haze the enlisted soldiers and some really crappy leadership that doesn't really care all that much about the well being of their soldiers. I definitely recommend checking this one out if you get the chance.
Personally, I didn't really care for the plot of Burt Lancaster's character, the first sergeant. I would have preferred more of an emphasis on Clift's character and maybe a little bit more boxing action going on. Also some more bits that focused on the Pearl Harbor attack right at the very end would have been nice.
Overall it's an excellent drama about the type of stuff that goes on in a peace time army. A whole lot of nothing and a whole lot of crappy politics that are out to really haze the enlisted soldiers and some really crappy leadership that doesn't really care all that much about the well being of their soldiers. I definitely recommend checking this one out if you get the chance.