Three servicemen return home from World War II and begin to piece their lives back together in this excellent adaptation of MacKinlay Kantor's novel. Actual WWII vet Russell, who lost his hands in the war, won a special Oscar 'for bringing hope and courage to his fellow veterans through his appearance.' Academy Award Nominations: 8. Academy Awards: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Fredric March, Best (Original) Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor--Harold Russell. This seminal World …showed first 75 words of 444 total…

…showed last 75 words of 444 total…the third returning veteran who was a bombardier and an officer in the Air Force. Andrews’ character’s war experiences left him with no practical skills and unprepared for the return to civilian life. Without his officer’s paycheck, and unable to get a good job, his marriage rapidly hits the skids. The cast of THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES also features strong performances from Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Cathy O'Donnell.