About this movie
Harold Russell, an American soldier who lost his hands in a training accident, tells the story of his medical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC, how he and his fellow amputees at the hospital at first despaired and then found new hope in the prostheses and training available to amputees through the Army's medical corps. Russell learns to wear and to operate the hooks which replace his hands and becomes competent to perform many tasks he had once thought no longer possible. Discharged from the Army, he is welcomed into Boston College by college president William J. Murphy, S.J.
Quick facts
Year
1945
Runtime
22m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
death
dismemberment
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Questions about Diary of a Sergeant
How long is Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant has a runtime of 22m ( and 22 minutes).
Who directed Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant was directed by Joseph M. Newman and released in 1945.
What genre is Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant is a Documentary film (1945).
Who stars in Diary of a Sergeant?
The cast of Diary of a Sergeant includes Alfred Drake, Harold Russell.
What is the TMDB rating for Diary of a Sergeant?
Diary of a Sergeant has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 votes.
