Pride Of The Marines (1945)

An Oscar-nominated story based on the true life of United States Marine Al Schmid, who was blinded during the war against the Japanese and struggled to adapt to civilian life. Starring Oscar nominees John Garfield (The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Invisible Barrier) and Eleanor Parker (Interrupted Melody). Delmer Daves (Parrish, On a Quiet Island South) directs what is perhaps one of the best and most complex propaganda films, which is far from being simply an exemplary story. It is worth highlighting the magnificent use of voice-over that develops the story in the film, as well as the dream sequences of the protagonist. The Pride of the Marines is, in short, a moving and brilliant film