The Men (1950 film)
| The Men | |
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| Directed by | Fred Zinnemann |
| Written by | Carl Foreman |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Robert De Grasse |
| Edited by | Harry W. Gerstad |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
Production company | Stanley Kramer Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Spanish |
| Budget | $420,000 |
| Box office | $1,175,000 |
The Men is a 1950 American drama film set mostly in a paraplegic ward of a VA hospital. The film stars Marlon Brando (in his film debut) as ex-GI Ken who, as a result of a war wound, is paralyzed and a wheelchair user. Suffering from depression and an impaired self-concept, Ken struggles to cope with his disability and his need to accept care from others, including that of the woman who loves him.
The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Carl Foreman, produced by Stanley Kramer and stars Teresa Wright and Everett Sloane. It received generally favorable reviews and an Academy Award nomination for writing.