TCM is Planning a War-Movie Marathon
United Press International
May 18, 2010
The U.S. cable television network TCM says it plans to observe Memorial Day weekend by screening 72 hours of classic war films.
TCM also has scheduled a Memorial Day tribute to Oscar winner Clint Eastwood, featuring a 24-hour marathon of some of his most popular films, as well as the world television premiere of "The Eastwood Factor," an all-new, feature-length documentary narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and produced, written and directed by Richard Schickel.
The roster of war movies airing on TCM May 28-30 includes "The Lost Patrol," "Stalag 17," "Sergeant York," "The Great Escape," The Bridge on the River Kwai," "The Best Years of Our Lives," "The Dirty Dozen" and "Mister Roberts."
Learn more about Memorial Day at Military.com.
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