The Long Gray Line
1955, English. Directed by John Ford.
Warms Your Heart! STIRS YOUR BLOOD! and fires your imagination!
The life story of a salt-of-the-earth Irish immigrant, who becomes an Army Noncommissioned Officer and spends his 50 year career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This includes his job-related experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. Based on the life of a real person.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.0/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Long Gray Line isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Tyrone PowerMartin Maher
- Maureen O'HaraMary O'Donnell
- Robert FrancisJames Sundstrom Jr.
- Donald CrispOld Martin
- Ward BondCaptain Herman Kohler
- Betsy PalmerKitty Carter
- Philip CareyChuck Dotson
- William LeslieJames "Red" Sundstrom
- Harry Carey Jr.Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Patrick WayneAbner "Cherub" Overton
- Sean McCloryDinny Maher
- Peter GravesCorporal Rudolph Heinz
Details
- Released
- 4 January 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Hope
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The Long Gray Line: quick answers
Is The Long Gray Line worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Long Gray Line have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Long Gray Line. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Long Gray Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Long Gray Line is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Long Gray Line on?
The Long Gray Line isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Gray Line?
If you liked The Long Gray Line, try Hair, The Choral, Going My Way.
Who directed The Long Gray Line?
The Long Gray Line (1955) was directed by John Ford and stars Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis.