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Kings Go Forth

Kings Go Forth

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Kings Go Forth

"As big and brave and bold a love story as has ever been exploded on the screen!"

1958

1h 49m

6.1(21 votes)

Drama

Romance

War

Overview

When Harris applies for the position of a radioman in Loggins' army unit, he is hired immediately. While on a mission together in France, they both fall in love with Monique.

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United Artists

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Lieutenant Sam Loggins

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Caporal Britt Harris

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Monique Blair

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Mrs. Blair

Karl Swenson

Karl Swenson

The Colonel

Ann Codee

Ann Codee

Mme. Brieux

Eddie Ryder

Eddie Ryder

Caporal Lindsay

Jacques Berthe

Jean-François Dauval

Pete Candoli

Trumpet Player (uncredited)

Cyril Delevanti

Cyril Delevanti

Blairs' Butler (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Delmer Daves
Written by: Merle Miller
Produced by: Frank Ross

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