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Plot

Robert Duvall stars as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in this made-for-TV biography, which focuses on his career in the military during World War II as he helped to guide Allied forces to victory. Along with Eisenhower's military exploits and political aspirations, Ike: The War Years also offers a perspective on his person life, in particular his relationship with Kay Summersby (Lee Remick), the driver who later claimed to have had a long-term romantic relationship with him. First broadcast as a multi-part miniseries, Ike: The War Years also stars Dana Andrews, Darren McGavin, Laurence Luckinbill, and Steve Roberts as Franklin D. Roosevelt.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama,Romance
Run Time:
291min.
Director(s):
Boris Sagal , Melville Shavelson
Starring:
Robert Duvall , Lee Remick , Steve Roberts
Themes:
Heads of State
Tone:
Earnest,Rousing,Sweeping
Keywords:
Allies,D-Day,General,chauffeur,courage,honor [recognition],military,military-command,relationship,war
Language:
English