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Release Year1948
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes5
DirectorLeo Hurwitz
WritersLeo Hurwitz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsStrange Victory
About Strange Victory
Strange Victory" is about racial bias in post World War II America. Following "Native Land" in Leo Hurwitz' filmography, it uses some of the same techniques: dramatized scenes interspersed with scenes of compilation news reel footage, and scenes of evocative imagery.
Directed by Leo Hurwitz, Strange Victory leans on a strong ensemble — Alfred Drake, Muriel Smith, Gary Merrill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1948.
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