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A Farewell to Arms (1932) | Criteria

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A Farewell to Arms

English • 1932 • 1h 29m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Drama Romance War

Synopsis

A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.

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Starring Gary Cooper
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Credits

Crew

DirectorFrank Borzage

WriterBenjamin Glazer, Oliver H.P. Garrett

CinematographerCharles Lang

ComposerHerman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, John Leipold, Paul Marquardt, Ralph Rainger, Milan Roder

EditorOtho Lovering, George Nichols Jr.

ProducerFrank Borzage, Adolph Zukor

Cast

Helen Hayesas Catherine Barkley

Gary Cooperas Lt. Frederic Henry

Adolphe Menjouas Major Rinaldi

Mary Philipsas Helen Ferguson

Jack La Rueas Priest

Blanche Fridericias Head Nurse

Mary Forbesas Miss Van Campen

Gilbert Emeryas British Major

Henry Armettaas Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)

Herman Bingas Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)

Agostino Borgatoas Hospital Porter Giulio (uncredited)

Marcelle Cordayas Swiss Nurse (uncredited)

Gino Corradoas Italian Soldier (uncredited)

William Irvingas Frustrated Opera Singing Friend (uncredited)

Doris Lloydas Nurse (uncredited)