The Proud and Profane
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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The Proud and Profane
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 13, 1956
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Proud and Profane
Production Companies
Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Paramount Pictures
Director
George Seaton
Description
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.
