The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives

19462hr 51min

Step back in time to a post-WWII America where the echoes of war still linger in the hearts and minds of three veterans returning home. "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a poignant and powerful tale that delves into the struggles and challenges faced by these men as they navigate the difficult transition back to civilian life.

As their paths intertwine, viewers are taken on an emotional journey filled with heartache, hope, and resilience. Each character brings a unique perspective to the screen, shedding light on the harsh realities of war and the complexities of readjusting to a world that has moved on without them. This timeless classic captures the essence of the human spirit and reminds us of the enduring bonds that hold us together in the face of adversity.

With stellar performances and a compelling narrative, "The Best Years of Our Lives" is a cinematic masterpiece that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the true cost of war. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and reminded of the enduring power of friendship and courage in the face of unimaginable challenges.

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Cast

Dana Andrews

Fred Derry

Dana Andrews

Teresa Wright

Peggy Stephenson

Teresa Wright

Myrna Loy

Milly Stephenson

Myrna Loy

Ray Collins

Mr. Milton

Ray Collins

Fredric March

Al Stephenson

Fredric March

William Wyler

Drug Store customer (uncredited)

William Wyler

Don Beddoe

Mr. Cameron

Don Beddoe

Harold Miller

Wealthy Man at Nightclub (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Earle Hodgins

Diner Attendant at Lucia's (uncredited)

Earle Hodgins

Harry Cheshire

Minister at Wedding (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire

Joyce Compton

Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Ralph Sanford

George H. Gibbons (uncredited)

Ralph Sanford

Stuart Holmes

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Virginia Mayo

Marie Derry

Virginia Mayo

Ray Teal

Mr. Mollett

Ray Teal

Thomas Martin

Waiter (uncredited)

Thomas Martin

Kenner G. Kemp

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Cathy O'Donnell

Wilma Cameron

Cathy O'Donnell

Herschel Graham

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Herschel Graham

Pat Flaherty

Salvage Foreman (uncredited)

Pat Flaherty

Lawrence Dobkin

Bank Customer with Hat (uncredited)

Lawrence Dobkin

Bert Stevens

Man at Airport / Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

William H. O'Brien

Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Charles Halton

Wilbur Mack

Man at Airport (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Gladys George

Hortense Derry

Gladys George

Steve Cochran

Cliff Scully

Steve Cochran

Gertrude Astor

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Gertrude Astor

Lester Dorr

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Robert Karnes

Technical Sergeant (uncredited)

Robert Karnes

Hal K. Dawson

Man at Airport (uncredited)

Hal K. Dawson

Edward Earle

Steese - Bank (uncredited)

Edward Earle

Claire Du Brey

Mrs. Talburt - Perfume Customer (uncredited)

Claire Du Brey

Walter Baldwin

Mr. Parrish

Walter Baldwin

Minna Gombell

Mrs. Parrish

Minna Gombell

Dick Gordon

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Erskine Sanford

Suzanne Ridgway

Girl at Table with Cliff (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway

James Conaty

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

James Conaty

Roman Bohnen

Pat Derry

Roman Bohnen

Donald Kerr

Steve the Bartender (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Edward Biby

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Edward Biby

Hoagy Carmichael

Butch Engle

Hoagy Carmichael

Dorothy Adams

Mrs. Cameron

Dorothy Adams

Georgie Nokes

One of Homer's 'Kids' (uncredited)

Georgie Nokes

John Tyrrell

Angus - Butch's Waiter (uncredited)

John Tyrrell

Clancy Cooper

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Clancy Cooper

Teddy Infuhr

Dexter - Brat in Drugstore (uncredited)

Teddy Infuhr

Tom Dugan

Doorman (uncredited)

Tom Dugan

Ethelreda Leopold

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Ethelreda Leopold

Ernesto Molinari

Card Player (uncredited)

Ernesto Molinari

Jan Wiley

Perfume Saleswoman (uncredited)

Jan Wiley

William Newell

Waiter at Bank Dinner (uncredited)

William Newell

Heinie Conklin

Customer (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Sidney Clute

Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)

Sidney Clute

Jack Rice

Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Jack Rice

Joe Palma

Card Player (uncredited)

Joe Palma

John Ince

Ryan - Bank Guard (uncredited)

John Ince

Billy Engle

Customer (uncredited)

Billy Engle

Howland Chamberlain

Marion Gray

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Marion Gray

Doreen McCann

A Girl (uncredited)

Doreen McCann

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Nightclub/Hillbilly Singer (uncredited)

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Stephen Soldi

Card Player (uncredited)

Stephen Soldi

Jimmy Ames

Jackie (uncredited)

Jimmy Ames

Bert Conway

ATC Sergeant (uncredited)

Bert Conway

Ray Hyke

Gus - Salvage Worker (uncredited)

Ray Hyke

Ben Erway

Lou Latham - Bank (uncredited)

Ben Erway

Marek Windheim

Waiter at Lucia's Restaurant (uncredited)

Marek Windheim

Gene Krupa

Musician - Drum Solo (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gene Krupa

Carol Andrews

Saleswoman (uncredited)

Carol Andrews

Jackie Jackson

A Boy (uncredited)

Jackie Jackson

Roy Darmour

Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)

Roy Darmour

Amelita Ward

Counter Girl (uncredited)

Amelita Ward

Mady Correll

Announcer (uncredited)

Mady Correll

Alyn Lockwood

Counter Girl (uncredited)

Alyn Lockwood

Catherine Wyler

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Catherine Wyler

Louise Franklin

Ladies' Room Attendant (uncredited)

Louise Franklin

Norman Phillips Jr.

Clarence 'Sticky' Merkle (uncredited)

Norman Phillips Jr.

Victor Cutler

Woody Merrill

Victor Cutler

Peggy McIntyre

Girl at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)

Peggy McIntyre

Dean White

Chef Milani

Giuseppe - Lucia's Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited)

Chef Milani

Judy Wyler

Department Store Customer (uncredited)

Judy Wyler

Dick Earle

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Dick Earle

Caleb Peterson

Black Soldier at Airfield (uncredited)

Caleb Peterson

Mary Arden

Miss Barbour (uncredited)

Mary Arden

Michael Hall

Rob Stephenson

Michael Hall

Marlene Aames

Luella Parrish

Marlene Aames

Mickey Roth

Boy at Soda Fountain - Mollett Scene (uncredited)

Mickey Roth

Harold Russell

Homer Parrish

Harold Russell

Georgia Kane

Singer (uncredited)

Georgia Kane

Doris June Fesetta

Camera Girl (uncredited)

Doris June Fesetta

Harry Gillette

Card Player at Lucia's (uncredited)

Harry Gillette

Michael Mauree

Glamour Girl (uncredited)

Michael Mauree

Susan Mann

Announcer (uncredited)

Susan Mann

Ruth Sanderson

Mrs. Garrett (uncredited)

Ruth Sanderson

Dick Gordon

Maitre d'Hotel (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Loretta Russell

Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Loretta Russell

Blake Edwards

Corporal at ATC Counter (uncredited)

Blake Edwards

Noreen Sayles

Girl (uncredited)

Noreen Sayles

Leo Penn

ATC Corporal (uncredited)

Leo Penn

Russell Meeker

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Russell Meeker

Tom Coleman

Waiter (uncredited)

Tom Coleman