

The Proud and Profane
Overview
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total
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"A MOVIE OF STARTLING FRANKNESS...!"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
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William Holden
Lt. Col. Colin Black

Deborah Kerr
Lee Ashley

Thelma Ritter
Kate Connors

Dewey Martin
Eddie Wodcik

William Redfield
Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes

Ross Bagdasarian
Louie

Adam Williams
Eustace Press

Marion Ross
Joan

Theodore Newton
Bob Kilpatrick

Richard Shannon
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Peter Hansen
Lieutenant (jg) Hutchins

Ward Wood
Sergeant Chester Peckinpaugh
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