
Story of G.I. Joe
The mightiest action drama ever filmed !
Directed by William A. Wellman
Produced by Lester Cowan Productions, United Artists
A humanistic war drama that follows a journalist embedded with frontline soldiers, balancing combat realism with intimate portraits of ordinary men at war.
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.
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Questions people ask
Is Story of G.I. Joe sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Story of G.I. Joe violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Story of G.I. Joe easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Story of G.I. Joe end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Story of G.I. Joe scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Story of G.I. Joe
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Story of G.I. Joe
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Story of G.I. Joe, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Story of G.I. Joe, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Story of G.I. Joe, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































