A finely directed and sensitively acted WW II romance, FORCE OF ARMS sees Holden, a sergeant, surviving the bloody San Pietro battle in Italy. On R&R, Holden meets WAC officer Olson, and the two fall in love after a rocky start. After rejoining his unit, Holden hesitates during a battle in which his friend and commander, Lovejoy, and other friends are killed. Upon returning to Olson he proposes, and the couple is married. Yet Holden is haunted by the thought that his inaction brought about his pals' deaths, so he atones for his doubts by once more volunteering for front-line duty, against Olson's wishes. Another battle leaves Holden wounded. He is left behind and tho...
Released:
1951
Rated:
NR
Length:
100 mins