The Purple Heart

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

Cast

Dana Andrews

Capt. Harvey Ross

Richard Conte

Lt. Angelo Canelli

Farley Granger

Sgt. Howard Clinton

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Kevin O'Shea

Sgt. Jan Skvoznik

Don 'Red' Barry

Lt. Peter Vincent

Trudy Marshall

Mrs. Ross

Sam Levene

Lt. Wayne Greenbaum

Charles Russell

Lt. Kenneth Bayforth

John Craven

Sgt. Martin Stoner