Force of Arms (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Force of Arms is a drama, war and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 99 minutes. “The most beautiful love story ever told!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the winter of 1943, the German army halted the American advance in the mountains of Italy; back-and-forth combat decimates Joe Peterson's platoon. On leave in Naples, Joe meets WAC lieutenant Eleanor MacKay; initially cool, she begins to melt during a bombing raid. Their romance develops despite Joe's periodic returns to the front. But whether he'll come back in the end becomes more than doubtful...
Who’s in it. Force of Arms stars William Holden as Sgt. Joe 'Pete' Peterson, Nancy Olson as Lt. Eleanor Mackay, Frank Lovejoy as Maj. Blackford and Gene Evans as Sgt. Smiley 'Mac' McFee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Force of Arms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Force of Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Force of Arms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Force of Arms (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Force of Arms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Force of Arms worth watching?
- Force of Arms holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Force of Arms?
- Force of Arms stars William Holden, Nancy Olson, Frank Lovejoy, Gene Evans and Katherine Warren.
- When was Force of Arms released?
- Force of Arms was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.