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1964 · 115 min · English
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Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Starring
Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas, James Garner, Edward Binns, John Crawford, James Coburn

During World War II, naval officer Charles Madison avoids responsibility with a cynical detachment. His life changes when he meets Emily Barham, a woman mourning the loss of her husband. As their lives intertwine, Charles is forced to confront his own avoidance and consider the sacrifices demanded by the war, leading to a poignant reflection on duty, love, and the impact of conflict.

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