Story of G.I. Joe

Plot Summary

War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.

Top Cast

Burgess Meredith Ernie Pyle

Robert Mitchum Bill Walker

Freddie Steele Sgt. Steve Warnicki

Wally Cassell Pvt. Dondaro

Jimmy Lloyd Pvt. Spencer