description The Young Lions Overview
The Young Lions, released in 1958 by 20th Century-Fox, is a black-and-white CinemaScope war drama adapted from Irwin Shaw’s 1948 novel. Starring Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, and Dean Martin, the film was directed by Edward Dmytryk and explores the experiences of young men during wartime. It served as an epic adaptation of the source material.
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info The Young Lions Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1958 |
help The Young Lions FAQ
Is The Young Lions based on a novel?
Yes, The Young Lions is adapted from Irwin Shaw's 1948 novel of the same name, which was a bestseller in the postwar years. The novel follows three soldiers—a German officer and two Americans—whose lives intersect during World War II.
Who stars in The Young Lions?
The film stars Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, and Dean Martin as the three central characters whose parallel stories unfold across the war. Brando plays a German ski instructor turned Wehrmacht officer, while Clift and Martin portray American servicemen.
Is The Young Lions in color or black and white?
The film was shot in black-and-white CinemaScope, a widescreen format that was widely used by major studios in the 1950s. Director Edward Dmytryk's choice of black-and-white lends the war drama a somber, realistic visual tone.
How does the film differ from Irwin Shaw's novel?
The film significantly streamlines Shaw's novel, most notably by making Brando's German character Christian Diestl more sympathetic than he is in the book. This change was controversial at the time, with Shaw himself reportedly unhappy with the softer portrayal of the German protagonist.
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