The Long Gray Line

Year: 1955

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: English

Director: John Ford

DramaComedyMoving relationship storiesTouching and sentimental family storiesEmotional and touching family dramas

A warm, exhilarating portrait of an Irish immigrant who rises to become a non‑commissioned officer at the United States Military Academy. Over five decades at West Point he mentors cadets, balances family life, and builds lasting friendships, all drawn from the true story of a real person.

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