Product Details

• Actors: Peter Graves
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A & E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: February 4, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000006QGL
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,037 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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" He was America's greatest World War II hero, at one point singlehandedly holding off 250 German soldiers and six tanks. But despite winning acclaim and stardom, he could never escape the pain and trauma of the conflict that made him a hero.From his difficult childhood in Texas his father abandoned him and his mother died before he was 18 to his tragic death at 46, this is the story of Audie Murphy. Follow the young soldier into action in Italy, France and Germany, and hear from the men who fought alongside him. Revisit the exploits that won him 33 military decorations, including the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the war, he parlayed his heroic status into a career as an actor and writer, even playing himself in the film version of his autobiography. But he suffered from battle fatigue, and the strain of his memories drove him to problems with prescription drugs and gambling. Through clips from his films, newsreel footage and the memories of those who knew him including his sister the heroic but tragic tale of Audie Murphy comes to life."

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Overdue Homage to Audie, November 22, 1999

By A Customer

At long last a documentary that details the war record of a great American, this video is required viewing for all Audie Murphy fans. If there is a drawback, it skims too quickly over his film career. However, those interested in Audie's life behind the scenes in Hollywood should read A THINKER'S DAMN: AUDIE MURPHY, VIETNAM, AND THE MAKING OF THE QUIET AMERICAN. It provides fresh insights into the character of this great hero and how Hollywood treated him.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To All Audie Murphy Fans, January 11, 2007

By	Kathleen M. Gorsche - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Biography - Audie Murphy: Great American Hero (DVD)

My husband is a huge Audie Murphy fan and watches his movies continuously (like to drive me crazy sometimes!). He had a lot of knowlegde of Mr. Murphy of both his movie and military career and so I thought this would be a great gift to add to his collection. The movie is based mostly on Mr. Murphys courageous military career. He loved it. Im certain we will watch it over and over again!:-) :-(

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Biography - Audie Murphy, February 13, 2008

By	Peter R. Crowe "WWII buff" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Biography - Audie Murphy: Great American Hero (DVD)

I was fully satisfied with the Biography and learned more about Audie Murphy, one of America's most decorated WWII heroes. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in WWII history.