Statements (231)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
4:3
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| gptkbp:audience |
Positive reviews from audiences.
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture gptkb:Best_Actor gptkb:Best_Director gptkb:Best_Supporting_Actor gptkb:Emmy_Awards gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award Best Picture Best Film Editing |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Novel by Mac Kinlay Kantor
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$10 million
$6 million $9.5 million |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:NTSC
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| gptkbp:budget |
$3 million
$1.8 million |
| gptkbp:cancellation_reason |
Declining ratings
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Fredric_March
gptkb:Dana_Andrews gptkb:Myron_Mc_Cormick |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Explores the challenges faced by veterans.
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Strong character arcs
Focuses on the growth of the main characters. Focuses on personal struggles of veterans |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Gregg_Toland
gptkb:John_A._Alonzo |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Gregg_Toland
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| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:James_L._Brooks
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| gptkbp:critical_consensus |
Widely regarded as one of the best films of all time.
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
Positive reviews highly acclaimed Highly praised by critics |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered a classic
Considered a classic of American cinema. Impact on American cinema Influenced later sitcoms Influential in cinema Representation of PTSD Critically acclaimed film Influential in depicting veterans' issues Discussion of veteran issues Sparked conversations about veteran support. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Reflected the struggles of returning soldiers.
Reflected post-war America |
| gptkbp:depicts |
challenges faced by veterans
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:George_Cukor
gptkb:William_Wyler |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:William_Wyler
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:ABC
gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures gptkb:20th_Television |
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Daniel_Mandell
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Daniel_Mandell
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Richard_Marks
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:National_Film_Registry
gptkb:American_Film_Institute's_100_Years...100_Movies |
| gptkbp:features |
a love story
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Daniel_Mandell
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Academy_Awards |
| gptkbp:film_length |
172 minutes
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Influenced the portrayal of veterans in film.
Innovative use of flashbacks. |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:Winchester,_Virginia Winchester, Virginia. |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
April 30, 1991
|
| gptkbp:first_aired |
September 18, 1988
|
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_War
the lives of a group of friends The Best Years of Our Lives (1946 film) |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:has_been_restored |
gptkb:2004
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Set in post-World War II America.
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray DVD and Blu-ray Released on DVD and Blu-ray. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Best Years of Our Lives
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Television dramas
Subsequent war films documentaries about veterans cultural discussions on war and peace subsequent films about veterans Dramatic storytelling in cinema |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Social issues of the time
real-life experiences of veterans Post-war American society Real-life experiences of veterans Real-life stories of returning soldiers The Best Years of Our Lives (1946 film) |
| gptkbp:influences |
Influenced later films about veterans.
Inspired discussions on veteran affairs. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
novel by Mac Kinlay Kantor
Real-life experiences of veterans Based on real experiences of veterans. |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Documentaries about veterans
the phrase 'the best years of our lives' Books on veteran experiences Cultural discussions on war impact Films about family and war Plays about war and society Television specials on veterans |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
Notable for its realistic dialogue.
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| gptkbp:last_aired |
April 30, 1991
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic
Referenced in popular culture Considered a classic of American cinema. Studied in film courses Regarded as a significant film in American history. |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
Family and friendship
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| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Hugo_Friedhofer
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:David_Shire
gptkb:Hugo_Friedhofer |
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:J._A._C._Redford
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| gptkbp:narrative |
Post-World War II veterans
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Ensemble cast
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:National_Film_Registry gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_Award_for_Best_Actor gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_-Drama |
| gptkbp:notable_guest_stars |
gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:Kathy_Bates gptkb:Tim_Allen gptkb:Cybill_Shepherd gptkb:John_Goodman |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The best years of our lives are the ones we live together."
" I’m not a hero, I’m just a man." " What do you do after you’ve been a hero?" " You can’t go back home again." " What do you do when you come back?" " You can't go back home again." " The best years of our lives are the ones we live for others." |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
Family dynamics
Post-war adjustment Societal changes after war Veterans' reintegration |
| gptkbp:number_of_episodes |
72
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| gptkbp:number_of_seasons |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:original_network |
gptkb:ABC
|
| gptkbp:plot |
The film follows three World War II veterans returning home to small-town America.
The story of three World War II veterans returning home to small-town America. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
New York City.
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1946-11-21
November 14, 1980 September 18, 1988 |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:ABC_Network |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:David_Susskind
gptkb:Samuel_Goldwyn |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Gracie_Films
gptkb:RKO_Pictures gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures gptkb:Susskind_Productions |
| gptkbp:production_years |
1988-1991
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| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1970
1946 November 21, 1946 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
Theatrical. |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1980
1946 |
| gptkbp:released |
1946
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| gptkbp:released_in |
1946
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| gptkbp:remake |
None.
television film in 1975 The Best Years of Our Lives (TV series) The Best Years of Our Lives (1980 TV film) |
| gptkbp:remastered |
Yes.
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| gptkbp:runtime |
120 minutes
172 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Robert_E._Sherwood
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Robert_E._Sherwood
|
| gptkbp:series |
Urban environment
Explores life after college |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America post-World War II America Hometown America |
| gptkbp:setting |
Small town in the United States
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Includes original score.
|
| gptkbp:spin_off |
gptkb:The_Best_Years_of_Our_Lives:_The_Next_Generation
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Danielle_Brisebois
gptkb:Dabney_Coleman gptkb:Fredric_March gptkb:Ellen_Burstyn gptkb:Virginia_Mayo gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean gptkb:Meryl_Streep gptkb:Dana_Andrews gptkb:Jason_Robards gptkb:Timothy_Hutton gptkb:Myrna_Loy gptkb:Teresa_Wright |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Represents the struggles of reintegration.
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| gptkbp:themes |
Family dynamics
mental health issues societal expectations family dynamics Veterans' issues Societal expectations Post-war adjustment adjustment to civilian life Societal change Societal changes after war Adjustment to civilian life Veteran struggles Veterans' reintegration |
| gptkbp:viewership |
High ratings
Approximately 10 million viewers |
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
Available on streaming services.
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:James_Poe
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Neil_Diamond
gptkb:Virginia_Mayo gptkb:Since_You_Went_Away gptkb:Shrek_2 gptkb:I'll_Be_Seeing_You |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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