Amazon.com: The Long Gray Line: Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Ward Bond: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: This is an affectionate look at West Point which focuses on Martin Maher (Power), an Irish immigrant who found a home in the Army as an instructor. He becomes very close to his pupils, one of whom isDwight Eisenhower. Maureen O'Hara plays Power's wife.

Starring: Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara

Supporting actors: Robert Francis, Ward Bond

Directed by: John Ford

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Sport

Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes

Release year: 1955

Studio: Columbia Pictures

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ASIN: B001NJ6WDG

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Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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The Long Gray Line DVD ~ Tyrone Power

4.6 out of 5 stars (41) $11.73

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 09, 1955
Production Company: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Rota Productions

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5.0 out of 5 stars BEST FORD WITHOUT WAYNE, May 25, 2002

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J JARVIS "Nostalgia Fan" (HOLT, NORFOLK United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Long Gray Line (DVD)

I first saw this movie at our local in the late 50`s here in the U.K. The Memory of Marty Maher never left.. Looking through Amazon one evening i noticed it was available. Well done it arrived in 6 days. Some things you order locally take longer than that.After all these years since i last saw it it`s still a great movie and still brings a tear to the eye. Tyrone Power was perfect, sadly nearing the end of his life as Marty Maher. Nothing against John Wayne who i understand was the first choice but this was`nt his part. Maureen o Hara is wonderful. Ward Bond as "That blackhearted master of the sword" as Marty calls him and Donald Crisp as Marty snr. Its a long movie covering 50 years but never you loose interest. Its perfect. John Ford wanted to be remembered as the man who made westerns. Well he made other great movie`s as well. In my opinion this is an equal to The Quiet Man....The Long Gray Line. The best Ford without John Wayne.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Long Gray Line, January 2, 2000

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Eddie Terry (Somerville, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long Gray Line [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My wife and I stumbled across this rare gem a few days ago on AMC. It began late in the evening, but we were unable to stop watching. It is a truly wonderful story, based on what I've come to learn is a book entitled BRINGING UP THE BRASS that was based on Technical Sargeant Martin Maher's life. The movie has all of the classical elements of John Ford including humor and poignancy, and I shall heartily recommend this film to my family and friends. It's nice to see patriotism and honor on film, even though it was 45 years ago!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This Classic Deserves A Salute, October 1, 2000

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S. Jones (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Long Gray Line [VHS] (VHS Tape)

One of the finest of John Ford's films, yet surprisingly overlooked, this movie gives us both an honest glimpse into West Point and sincere characters to cry for and laugh with.

Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara make a charming match once more (see The Black Swan, quite a different movie), and it's a wonder to me that Ty's sensitive and utterly believable performance in this film wasn't given more notice than it was. He was perfect all the way down to his accent, which I thought would surely slip, and it never did. Maureen's portrait of her character was poignant and gentle, with that spark that is purely Maureen. The death scene blows me away each time with it's simplicity and honest grace. They were quite a team, both of times they were together.

All the performances were top-notch, making you forget you were watching a movie. I felt, instead, as if I were being allowed into sacred ground, welcomed with open arms by the memories of that proud place.

This is truly a masterpiece. Ford at his finest. If you get a chance to see it, do. I can't recommend it strongly enough.

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