Breakthrough

The dvd arrived on time, and in better condition than most dvds sold retail. The story of THE BIG RED-ONE from D-DAY, NORMANDY until their breakthrough out of the "Hedgerows", and onto Paris. It also shows how combat can wear on the nerves of those in a position of responsibility. Like "ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT", it introduces the viewer to a platoon of likeable individuals, and then gives us the sorrow and heartbreak when some of these individuals are killed or maimed. Just the part-and-parcel of combat and war. The stars are John Agar, David Brian ( as the caring and ultimately fragile Captain ) and, Frank Lovejoy as the Platoon sergeant who helps keep things together, and ho mentors ( and at times, stands-between ) John Agar's green Lieutenant, and the rapidly ( mentally ) disintegrating Captain. This film is a MUST for all of those who like a good drama, and Military and W.W.-II films. Watch for entertainer Dick Wesson in his enjoyable-performance as Hanson.

Made in 1950, Breakthrough was not a big budget film but one made by people who knew combat in the Second World War. The breakthrough comes in Normandy and gives a pretty accurate picture. The story involves John Agar growing from novice to veteran as he learns to command from Frank Lovejoy, his sergeant. The soldiers of his unit, including the always solid Lovejoy, represent the usual "common man" cross section of America in 40's and 50's war film. The Germans are smarter and harder to dislodge than in many war films of this era and everybody is expendable. The movie mixes real insight into the then not too distant World War Two and the conventions of Hollywood war film.

I watched this movie on television with my brothers many years ago. We watched so many times that we memorized certain lines and quoted them during the showing (at least six times a week on NY WOR-TV in the late 60's). This DVD version brought back the memories I shared with my brothers and the nostalgic good times we shared. I can't wait until the three of us can get together and once more enjoy a movie that we liked to watch. It isn't the greatest war movie or most accurate but we loved it anyway.

This 1950's movie is "B" Movie about a US Infantry Company before, on and after the D-Day Invasion of Normandy in 1944. There aren't any special effects, but there is alot newsreel footage spliced into the movie. This movie mostly concreates on what happens after the D-Day Invasion and the build up to the breakout of the Normandy Beachheads. It's ok, but its not "Saving Private Ryan".

Great movie

All the reviews except one seems to be for a Richard Burton movie by the same name. If you are going to review a movie make sure its the right movie with the right cast. I haven't seen the movies in years but as far as I remember it was a pretty good 1950's movie concerning WWII and Frank Lovejoy as the Platoon sergeant and David Brin as the company commander were excellent and John Agar as the platoon Leader was John Agar

Good Movie about an Armored unit in WWII added to my film collection

OK WWII film. Story not great but some parts and lines are quite good. I thought Frank Lovejoy was excellent in here.

Good picture quality and sound. The import DVD works well on all my players, old and new in Canada. Good company, great service, quick shipping, new product.

es una pelicula que mi marido vió cuando era pequeño y no la habia vuelto a ver. Muchas veces ha hablado de ella, y decidí buscarla. Por suerte la encontré en Amazon a un buen precio, y le dí una excelente sorpresa.

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