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A Time Out of War

195423mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • War

Overview

Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 26, 1954
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Terry Sanders
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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