The Best Years of Our Lives

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) starring Harold Russell, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Myrna Loy, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo. Three veterans returning from World War II have a difficult time adjusting to civilian life. Homer (Russell) has lost both hands; Al (March) drinks to forget; and Fred (Andrews) suffers from symptoms of what is now known as PTSD. The movie won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Russell, a real veteran who lost both his hands in the war, won an Honorary Oscar. The disc lacks English subtitles, but does have closed captions. Grade: A-