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1946 · 2h 51m · GB U · Drama / Romance / War

The Best Years of Our Lives

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Starring Dana Andrews · Fredric March · Harold Russell · Teresa Wright · Myrna Loy

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