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| Runtime | 1 hr 48 min |
| Budget | $1 674 000 |
| Premiere: World | September 6, 1954 |
| Box Office – Budget | $296 000 |
| Premiere: USA | $1 970 000 September 7, 1954 |
| Digital: World | January 1, 2013 |
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| Also Known As |
The True and the Brave
(United States)
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The film was at one stage known as The True and the Brave, with Kirk Douglas mentioned as a possible star. Richard Widmark was at one stage a forerunner for the part played by Victor Mature. Ava Gardner was to play the female lead, but was eventually replaced by Lana Turner.
Filming took place in late 1953 and early 1954, on location in Holland and England.
It was the final film Gable made for MGM under his contract, which ended in March 1954.
