A Time Out of War (1954)

A Time Out of War (1954) poster

Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.

Director: Denis Sanders
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Frank Hamilton
Cinematography: Terry Sanders
Editing: Terry Sanders, Denis Sanders
Production: Carnival Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

soldier, union, american civil war, confederacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Time Out of War about?
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
Who directed A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War was directed by Denis Sanders.
Who stars in A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War stars Barry Atwater, Robert Sherry, Corey Allen.
How long is A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War is a War, Drama film.
Where was A Time Out of War produced?
A Time Out of War was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Time Out of War?
The themes of A Time Out of War include: The Horror of War and Humanity.