A veteran fights drug addiction to make his way in the business world..
If you're into those blunt, often messy pre-Code flicks that hit hard and don't care much for happy endings, then Heroes for Sale is absolutely worth digging up. It's not for everyone, though – if you prefer your old movies polished and sweet, or with a clear hero, you'll probably find this one a bit much. But for anyo...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William A. Wellman
Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"If you're into those blunt, often messy pre-Code flicks that hit hard and don't care much for happy endings, then Heroes for Sale is absolutely worth digging up. It's not for everyone, though – if you prefer your old movies polished and sweet, or with a clear hero, you'll probably find this one a bit much. But for anyone curious about how Hollywood tackled really tough stuff back in the day, it's a fascinating, kinda grim watch. 🧐 Richard Barthelmess plays Tom, a guy who goes from wartime hero..."
Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
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