Hail the Conquering Hero
1944, English. Directed by Preston Sturges.
MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!
Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Preston SturgesDirector
- Eddie BrackenWoodrow Truesmith
- Ella RainesLibby
- Raymond WalburnMayor Everett J. Noble
- William DemarestSgt. Heppelfinger
- Franklin PangbornReception Committee Chairman
- Elizabeth PattersonMartha - Libby's Aunt
- Georgia CaineMrs. Truesmith
- Al BridgePolitical Boss
- Freddie SteeleBugsy
- Bill EdwardsForrest Noble
- Harry HaydenDoc Bissell
- Jimmy ConlinJudge Dennis
Details
- Released
- 9 August 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Preston Sturges
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Hail the Conquering Hero: quick answers
Is Hail the Conquering Hero worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Hail the Conquering Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hail the Conquering Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hail the Conquering Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hail the Conquering Hero is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hail the Conquering Hero on?
Hail the Conquering Hero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hail the Conquering Hero?
If you liked Hail the Conquering Hero, try The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Don't Go Near the Water, A Foreign Affair.
Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) was directed by Preston Sturges and stars Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn.