# Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)

> A discharged Marine’s harmless lie about wartime heroism spirals into a small-town civic spectacle that skewers patriotism, politics, and the hunger for legends.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22648

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, War
- Director: Preston Sturges
- Cast: Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn, Elizabeth Patterson, Georgia Caine, Al Bridge
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036891/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sardonic, classic comedy night, political satire double feature

## Synopsis

A comedic twist on the hero's journey, where the truth is the ultimate casualty of war.

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