Story of G.I. Joe

Directed by William A. Wellman
Approved
1945    1h 47mDrama, War,
7.281%73%
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War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.

Cast of Story of G.I. Joe

  • Burgess MeredithErnie Pyle
  • Robert MitchumBill Walker
  • Freddie SteeleSgt. Steve Warnicki
  • Wally CassellPvt. Dondaro
  • Jimmy LloydPvt. Spencer
  • John R. ReillyPvt. Robert 'Wingless' Murphy
  • William MurphyPrivate Mew
  • Dorothy Coonan WellmanNurse Lt. Elizabeth 'Red' Murphy (uncredited)
  • William BenedictPvt. Whitey (uncredited)
  • Bob HopeBob Hope (Voice on Radio Program) (voice) (uncredited)
  • Yolanda LaccaAmelia, Italian Girl (uncredited)
  • Tito RenaldoLopez
  • William Self"Gawky" Henderson
  • William A. WellmanDirector
  • Alan Le MayWriter
  • Lester CowanProducer

Story of G.I. Joe Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 17, 2025
    Well-constructed scenes bring home the hardship of war for those on the front line. The film has more mud and grime than action, but it works. Burgess Meredith was well cast as Ernie Pyle, and the actual clip at the end proves it.

 

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