Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.
Direction
Donen and Kelly's seamless blend of melancholy and musical spectacle.
Writing
Betty Comden and Adolph Green's razor-sharp, surprisingly bitter script.
Director
Stanley Donen
Gene Kelly
Ted Riley
Dan Dailey
Doug Hallerton
Michael Kidd
Angie Valentine
Cyd Charisse
Jackie Leighton
Dolores Gray
Madeline Bradville
David Burns
Tim
Jay C. Flippen
Charles Z. Culloran
Paul Maxey
Mr. Fielding (uncredited)
Almira Sessions
Longwood House Manager (uncredited)
Madge Blake
Mrs. Stamper (uncredited)
Hal March
Rocky Heldon (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Nashby (uncredited)
Lou Lubin
Lefty Louie - Gym Trainer (uncredited)
Leoda Richards
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Frank Nelson
Midnight with Madeleine Announcer (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was originally planned as a sequel to 'On the Town' with the same cast, but Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin declined.
The film's box office failure killed the MGM musical cycle; its dark tone was too real for 1955 audiences wanting escapism.
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