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Some Came Running

7.4

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Original title

Some Came Running

Year

1958

Running time

136 min.

Country

United States

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Screenwriter

John Patrick, Arthur Sheekman. Novel: James Jones

Cast

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematography

William H. Daniels

Producer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Genre

Drama | Melodrama. 1940s

Synopsis

Dave Hirsch, a writer and army veteran, returns to 1948 Parkman, Indiana, his hometown. His prosperous brother introduces him to Gwen French, a local teacher. But the more flamboyant Ginny has followed him to Parkton, where he also meets gambler Bama Dillert. Dave must come to terms with his roots and with his future.

Awards: 1958: Oscar: 5 Nom., including Actress (MacLaine), Supporting Actor (Kennedy)

1958: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress- Drama (MacLaine)

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Critics' reviews

"It is all very complex and confused. Indeed, it is so oddly garbled that John Patrick and Arthur Sheekman, who did the script, have to go for a melodramatic shooting to bring it all to a tolerable end."

Bosley Crowther: The New York Times
"This film captures the disillusionment of returning WWII vets, and brilliantly addresses itself to many of the director's characteristic concerns"

TV Guide
"The hypocrisy, sexual repression, and backwater snobbery here is enough to make Peyton Place look like Vatican City."

Marjorie Baumgarten: Austin Chronicle
"The story is pure melodrama, despite the intention of the original novel’s author, James Jones, to invest it with greater stature. But the integrity with which the film is handled by all its contributors lifts it at times to tragedy."

Variety Staff: Variety
"Scenarist John Patrick and director Vincente Minnelli made it work in this memorable 1959 film"

Kevin Thomas: Los Angeles Times
"Wonderful stuff."

Time Out
"Stylish enough, but the plodding story inhibits the smooth sophistication of the film's stars. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"

Emily Phillips: Empire

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Some Came Running

1958

Vincente Minnelli

7.4

(2,254)