Question 1

What true story is 'The Purple Heart' based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true story of eight crewmen from a US bomber that took part in the 'Doolittle Raid' on Tokyo on April 18, 1942.

Question 2

What happened to the eight crewmen after their trial in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The eight men were condemned to death. Hallmark, Farrow and Spatz were executed by firing squad. The remainder had their sentences commuted to life in prison. Meder died from mistreatment in 1943. The other four survived and were freed upon Japan's surrender in 1945.

Question 3

Why were many Japanese characters in the film played by non-Japanese actors?

Accepted Answer

Many Japanese characters were played by Chinese actors because 112,000 Japanese-Americans had been transferred to relocation centers and stripped of their property during World War II.

Question 4

Who directed and produced 'The Purple Heart'?

Accepted Answer

The film was directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

Question 5

Which actors portray the lead crew members in the film?

Accepted Answer

Dana Andrews plays Capt. Harvey Ross, Richard Conte plays Lt. Angelo Canelli, Farley Granger plays Sgt. Howard Clinton, and Don 'Red' Barry plays Lt. Peter Vincent.

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