A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Every woman who has loved will understand
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.
Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 8, 1932
Cast
- Helen Hayes - Catherine Barkley
- Gary Cooper - Lt. Frederic Henry
- Adolphe Menjou - Major Rinaldi
- Mary Philips - Helen Ferguson
- Jack La Rue - Priest
- Blanche Friderici - Head Nurse
- Mary Forbes - Miss Van Campen
- Gilbert Emery - British Major
- Henry Armetta - Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Herman Bing - Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Ernest Hemingway (Novel)
- Benjamin Glazer (Screenplay)
- Oliver H.P. Garrett (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editing: Otho Lovering, George Nichols Jr.
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Medical Drama and Hospital, Love Despite the Distance, One-Night Stands and Consequences
Keywords
based on novel or book, escape, nurse, world war i, italy, pregnancy, love letter, priest, hospital, best friend, pre-code, air raid, battle of the isonzo, deathbed, air attack
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Farewell to Arms about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms stars Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips, Jack La Rue, Blanche Friderici.
- How long is A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was A Farewell to Arms produced?
- A Farewell to Arms was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Farewell to Arms?
- The themes of A Farewell to Arms include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Medical Drama and Hospital, Love Despite the Distance, One-Night Stands and Consequences.