{"id":31626,"date":"2024-09-24T18:29:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/?p=31626"},"modified":"2025-03-23T22:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T02:00:49","slug":"the-story-of-g-i-joe-1945-starring-robert-mitchum-and-burgess-meredith-now-available-on-hd-blu-ray-and-dvd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/the-story-of-g-i-joe-1945-starring-robert-mitchum-and-burgess-meredith-now-available-on-hd-blu-ray-and-dvd\/","title":{"rendered":"THE STORY OF G.I. JOE (1945), Starring Robert Mitchum and Burgess Meredith, Now Available on HD Blu-Ray and DVD With New Extras"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ignite Films 2024 enhanced restoration of Director William A. Wellman\u2019s 1945 classic WWII war film, THE STORY OF G.I. JOE starring Robert Mitchum and Burgess Meredith, now available on HD Blu-ray and DVD.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE STORY OF G.I. JOE: Original 1945 Trailer!\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u0XDlHb8w2U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe at Ignite Films consider the film to be of such importance that &#8216;The Story of G.I. Joe&#8217; necessitated a release right now on the occasion of the 80<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of the end of Second World War.\u00a0 The potent message of the film deals with everyday life and the sacrifices of the brave soldiers and is as relevant in\u00a0today&#8217;s world as it was in 1945 and is no different in intensity. That is the primary reason to release this film now. &#8216;The Story of G.I. Joe&#8221; is a true classic which has been undervalued for years,&#8221;\u00a0said\u00a0Jan Willem Bosman Jansen, CEO and Founder of Ignite Films.<\/p>\n<p>In June 2024, Ignite Films, which released the 2023 critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning 4K restoration of the 1953 sci-fi classic\u00a0INVADERS FROM MARS,\u00a0dropped their reconstructed 1945 trailer and the new poster the 1945 WWII classic<em>THE STORY OF G.I. JOE.\u00a0<\/em>The long-lost trailer, which has never been online before, in any condition, has been meticulously reconstructed by Ignite Films using the severely damaged 1945 original nitrate trailer provided by the Library of Congress.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31704\" src=\"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1.jpg 1000w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1-300x173.jpg 300w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1-768x444.jpg 768w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1-560x324.jpg 560w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1-260x150.jpg 260w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pubGIJoe-photo-1-160x92.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An unforgettable journey through the harrowing yet heartwarming landscapes of WWII,\u00a0THE STORY OF G.I. JOE\u00a0is based on the true-life experiences of renowned war correspondent and columnist\u00a0Ernie Pyle. This cinematic masterpiece immerses audiences in the camaraderie, courage, and sacrifices of the\u00a0brave soldiers of Company C, 18th Infantry, 150 of whom played extras in the film.<\/p>\n<p>Through the lens of Pulitzer-winning Pyle, portrayed with unparalleled depth by\u00a0Burgess Meredith, witness the everyday grit and bravery of the foot soldier as they navigate the perils of combat in the Italian campaign. Joining him is the incomparable\u00a0Robert Mitchum\u00a0in his breakthrough role as Lieutenant Walker, whose leadership and unwavering dedication to his men inspire hope amidst the chaos of war.<\/p>\n<p>THE STORY OF G.I. JOE\u00a0portrays the camaraderie and bond between soldiers, a timeless tribute to unsung heroes who fought and bled for freedom. Experience the raw emotion and gritty realism of this war drama, beautifully restored in high definition. It is more than a movie; it is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes\u00a0<em>The Story of G.I. Joe<\/em>\u00a0different from other war movies is that it was directed by Bill Wellman with an eye towards keeping it focused on the day-to-day dilemma of the ordinary combat soldier. It specifically deglamorized war despite being made in an era, 1945, when Hollywood was cranking out a lot of these friendly propaganda heroic films with John Wayne leading the charge &#8212; which were great entertainment and good for the home front morale, but not particularly realistic about what the troops had to cope with.\u00a0<em>The Story of G.I. Joe\u00a0<\/em>dealt with this,\u201d said\u00a0Alan K. Rode, writer\/historian, (who also provided audio commentary on the Blu-ray Bonus materials)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey used over 150 actual brave soldiers as background actors. The movie holds up so well because it was authentic, and it was deliberately made that way,\u201d added\u00a0Rode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-31702\" src=\"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2-260x300.jpg 260w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2-768x887.jpg 768w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2-560x647.jpg 560w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2-160x185.jpg 160w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pub-GIJOE2.jpg 866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The film is based on by\u00a0Ernie Pyle\u2019s\u00a0books\u00a0<em>Here Is Your War\u00a0<\/em>(New York, 1943) and\u00a0<em>Brave Men\u00a0<\/em>(New York, 1944).<\/p>\n<p>Wellman\u2019s melancholy study of soldiers did not immediately become a popular form of expression in war films, but his soulful treatment of life on the front lines, in which real combat soldiers mingled freely with actors, forming an easy camaraderie, became an inextricable part of cinematic language. The Story of G.I. Joe would not become a model for war films for quite some time, but eventually its poetic form would become more popular than the more gung-ho patriotic variety.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Ignite Films\u2019\u00a0release coincides with the 80<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary of the end of WWII and commemorates the\u00a0 80<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of the film\u2019s release.\u00a0Ernie Pyle\u00a0and many of the 150 brave soldiers from Company C, 18th Infantry, who played extras in\u00a0<em>The Story of G.I. Joe<\/em>\u00a0died on April 17, 1945, in Ie Shima (n.k.a. Iejima), a small island northwest of Okinawa, two months before the film\u2019s release.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, articles, and videos about\u00a0<em>The Story of G.I. Joe<\/em>, please visit Ignite Films\u2019 Classic Film Online Magazine,\u00a0<em>The Maze<\/em>, at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ignite-films.com\/blogs\/the-maze\">The Maze \u2013 Ignite Films (ignite-films.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"2\" width=\"60%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Academy\u00ae Film Archive\u00a0preserved the film in 2000. In 2009, the film was selected for preservation in the\u00a0National Film Registry\u00a0by the\u00a0Library of Congress\u00a0for being &#8220;culturally, historically or aesthetically&#8221; significant. For educational purposes, Ignite Films\u00a0will provide both institutions with the new 2024 enhanced version for their film preservation archives.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Academy Award\u00ae Nominations<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_31703\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31703\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31703\" src=\"https:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster-240x300.jpg 240w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster-560x700.jpg 560w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster-260x325.jpg 260w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster-160x200.jpg 160w, http:\/\/hunterword.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GiJoe_KeyArt_Poster.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robert Mitchum, left; Burgess Meredith, right<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Supporting Actor &#8211; Robert Mitchum<\/li>\n<li>Best Original Song &#8211; Ann Ronell for &#8220;Linda&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Best Score &#8211; Louis Applebaum and Ann Ronell<\/li>\n<li>Best Screenplay &#8211; Leopold Atlas, Guy Endore, and Philip Stevenson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Blu-ray slipcover is available only on Blu-ray.\u00a0 Bonus Features\u00a0are available on the Blu-ray and the DVD:<br \/>\nBlu-ray slipcover (only on Blu-ray)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;Here he lies where he longed to be&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>Wild Bill&#8217;s Dog Face Blues \u2013 A new video essay by author and filmmaker Scout Tafoya<\/li>\n<li>New interview with Bill Wellman Jr.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The Story of \u2018The Story of G.I. Joe\u2019&#8221;, a new featurette on the restoration by film\u00a0restoration supervisor Greg Kimble<\/li>\n<li>Audio commentary by Alan K. Rode<\/li>\n<li>Original nitrate trailer<\/li>\n<li>Reconstruction of the original 1945 trailer<\/li>\n<li>Photo gallery with original press book pages and stills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Credits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Starring Robert Mitchum and Burgess Meredith. With Freddie Steele, Wally Cassell, Jimmy Lloyd, John R. Reilly, Bill Murphy and the Sicily and Italy Combat Veterans of the Campaigns in Africa.<br \/>\nScreenplay by Leopold Atlas, Guy Endore, and Philip Stevenson.<br \/>\nEdited by Otho Lovering.<br \/>\nCinematography by Russel Metty A.S.C.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Lester Cowan<br \/>\nDirected by William A. Wellman<br \/>\nProgram Content: \u00a9 Lester Cowan Productions, Inc. 1945.<br \/>\nCopyright renewed by Lester Cowan Productions, Inc. 1972.<br \/>\n\u00a9 2024 Ignite b.v.\u00a0 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED<\/p>\n<p>The 4K restoration and release of Ignite Films\u2019<em>\u00a0Invaders From Mars<\/em>\u00a0was honored with the 2024 SATURN Award\u00ae for Best Classic Film Home Media Release. The release also won the Best Rediscovery of a Forgotten Film from the Il Cinema Ritrovato DVD Awards \u00ae2023 and the\u00a0Hollywood Professional Association\u2019s Inaugural Jury Award\u00ae\u00a0for\u00a0Outstanding Achievement in Restoration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ignite Films 2024 enhanced restoration of Director William A. Wellman\u2019s 1945 classic WWII war film, THE STORY OF G.I. JOE starring Robert Mitchum and Burgess Meredith, now available on HD Blu-ray and DVD. \u201cWe at Ignite Films consider the film&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/the-story-of-g-i-joe-1945-starring-robert-mitchum-and-burgess-meredith-now-available-on-hd-blu-ray-and-dvd\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-archives"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31626"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31713,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31626\/revisions\/31713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/hunterword.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}