Ike: The War Years (1979)
Directed by Boris Sagal / Melville Shavelson
Genres - Drama, Family & Personal Relationships, War |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], War Drama, War Romance |
Release Date - Jan 1, 1980 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 196 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Mark Deming
Robert Duvall stars as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in this made-for-TV biography, which focuses on his career in the military during World War II as he helped to guide Allied forces to victory. Along with Eisenhower's military exploits and political aspirations, Ike: The War Years also offers a perspective on his person life, in particular his relationship with Kay Summersby (Lee Remick), the driver who later claimed to have had a long-term romantic relationship with him. First broadcast as a multi-part miniseries, Ike: The War Years also stars Dana Andrews, Darren McGavin, Laurence Luckinbill, and Steve Roberts as Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Allies, chauffeur, courage, D-Day, General, honor [recognition], military, military-command, relationship, war
