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The Best Years of Our Lives

Three veterans, haunted by their World War II traumas, embark on a journey back to the American Midwest, where their experiences irreparably alter their lives and relationships.

Three World War II servicemen from different backgrounds struggle to adjust to civilian life.

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Main Cast

Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsFred Derry
Fredric MarchFredric MarchAl Stephenson
Harold RussellHarold RussellHomer Parrish
Teresa WrightTeresa WrightPeggy Stephenson
Myrna LoyMyrna LoyMilly Stephenson
Cathy O'DonnellCathy O'DonnellWilma Cameron
Virginia MayoVirginia MayoMarie Derry
Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy CarmichaelButch Engle
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeHortense Derry
Roman BohnenRoman BohnenPat Derry
Ray CollinsRay CollinsMr. Milton
Minna GombellMinna GombellMrs. Parrish
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinMr. Parrish
Steve CochranSteve CochranCliff Scully
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMrs. Cameron
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeMr. Cameron
Marlene AamesMarlene AamesLuella Parrish
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonPrew
Ray TealRay TealMr. Mollett
Howland ChamberlainHowland ChamberlainThorpe
Dean WhiteDean WhiteNovak
Erskine SanfordErskine SanfordBullard
Michael HallMichael HallRob Stephenson
Victor CutlerVictor CutlerWoody Merrill
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyMrs. Talburt - Perfume Customer (uncredited)
Pat FlahertyPat FlahertySalvage Foreman (uncredited)
Jackie JacksonJackie JacksonA Boy (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienNightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Bert StevensBert StevensMan at Airport / Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Marion GrayMarion GrayDepartment Store Customer (uncredited)
Jimmy AmesJimmy AmesJackie (uncredited)
Carol AndrewsCarol AndrewsSaleswoman (uncredited)
Mary ArdenMary ArdenMiss Barbour (uncredited)
Gertrude AstorGertrude AstorWedding Guest (uncredited)
Edward BibyEdward BibyBank Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Harry CheshireHarry CheshireMinister at Wedding (uncredited)
Sidney CluteSidney CluteDrugstore Clerk (uncredited)
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonHat Check Girl (uncredited)
James ConatyJames ConatyDinner Guest (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinCustomer (uncredited)
Bert ConwayBert ConwayATC Sergeant (uncredited)
Clancy CooperClancy CooperTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Mady CorrellMady CorrellAnnouncer (uncredited)
Hal K. DawsonHal K. DawsonMan at Airport (uncredited)
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinBank Customer with Hat (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrBar Patron (uncredited)
Tom DuganTom DuganDoorman (uncredited)
Edward EarleEdward EarleSteese - Bank (uncredited)
Billy EngleBilly EngleCustomer (uncredited)
Ben ErwayBen ErwayLou Latham - Bank (uncredited)
Tennessee Ernie FordTennessee Ernie FordNightclub/Hillbilly Singer (uncredited)
Louise FranklinLouise FranklinLadies' Room Attendant (uncredited)
Earle HodginsEarle HodginsDiner Attendant at Lucia's (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesWedding Guest (uncredited)
Ray HykeRay HykeGus - Salvage Worker (uncredited)
John InceJohn InceRyan - Bank Guard (uncredited)
Teddy InfuhrTeddy InfuhrDexter - Brat in Drugstore (uncredited)
Robert KarnesRobert KarnesTechnical Sergeant (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempDinner Guest (uncredited)
Donald KerrDonald KerrSteve the Bartender (uncredited)
Gene KrupaGene KrupaMusician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda LeopoldNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Alyn LockwoodAlyn LockwoodCounter Girl (uncredited)
Wilbur MackWilbur MackMan at Airport (uncredited)
Doreen McCannDoreen McCannA Girl (uncredited)
Russell MeekerRussell MeekerWedding Guest (uncredited)
Chef MilaniChef MilaniGiuseppe - Lucia's Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerWealthy Man at Nightclub (uncredited)
William NewellWilliam NewellWaiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)
Georgie NokesGeorgie NokesOne of Homer's 'Kids' (uncredited)
Joe PalmaJoe PalmaCard Player (uncredited)
Norman Phillips Jr.Norman Phillips Jr.Clarence 'Sticky' Merkle (uncredited)
Jack RiceJack RiceApartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayGirl at Table with Cliff (uncredited)
Ralph SanfordRalph SanfordGeorge H. Gibbons (uncredited)
John TyrrellJohn TyrrellAngus - Butch's Waiter (uncredited)
Amelita WardAmelita WardCounter Girl (uncredited)
Jan WileyJan WileyPerfume Saleswoman (uncredited)
Marek WindheimMarek WindheimWaiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)
Catherine WylerCatherine WylerDepartment Store Customer (uncredited)
William WylerWilliam WylerDrug Store customer (uncredited)
Dick GordonDick GordonMaitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Creators

William WylerWilliam WylerDirector
Robert E. SherwoodRobert E. SherwoodScreenplay
MacKinlay KantorMacKinlay KantorNovel

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Info about The Best Years of Our Lives

Studio(s): The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Originally Released: Brazil, Dec 31, 1946

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $44,309,982.00

Budget: $2,100,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance, War

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