✝️ Whoever believes in the Holy Scriptures ( John 1:1 📖 🛐 ) UNDERSTANDS that ALL human beings share the same common ancestors, Adam is the Father of the human race and Eve is the Mother of ALL Mankind. Whoever believes in Science ⚛ UNDERSTANDS that all living things are made up of cells and that cells come ONLY from Pre-existing Cells. We are all Brothers and Sisters. WE MUST LOVE 🫂 1 ANOTHER. 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Don’t you understand MANKIND that all of you together are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit 🕊 dwells within ALL of you?" 1 Corinthians 12:26 "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part rejoices." 🪖 📢 This fam here, we ain't no crew! ✝️ God Bless them ALL 🙏 And God Bless America 🙏 Their Sacrifice was needed, just like the Sacrifice of those who held OUR Flag 🇺🇸 at Fort M'Henry 😓 May ALL their names 🪖 RIP ALWAYS be Remembered Forever Amen 🙏
The actors playing the parents put on a remarkable performance in this scene. They don't break down and cry, but rather use their facial expressions to show how much life has been sucked out of them.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
My father, now 89, was 13 years old when he saw this movie at the theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The whole theater was crying during this scene - everyone. Openly sobbing. He still remembers it like it was yesterday.
Truly iam 66 ...even now ...if somebody say ," Wait for me , i remember the little fellow... what a fine film ...this film inspired Steven Spielberg to produce Saving Private Ryan
Maybe in your fathers neighborhood they were, but in the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
@@deependz3231 How do you know this? And if it's true, they're still heroes. They say the same thing about Doris Miller (USS Arizona) and he's still a hero.
@@timmccarthy5353 WORLD WAR II Magazine- June 2017 Thanks to WWII, people in the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood were able to breath a sigh of relief.
@@timmccarthy5353 Doris Miller was slated to be given the nations highest award, Medal Of Honor, but, as soon as they found out he was black, it was downgraded to the Navy Cross Citation. By the way, Miller served aboard the battleship West Virginia, not USS Arizona.
Mark Christian. this was just a HORRIBLE HIRABLE tragedy! no one should have to beer the pain of losing here son or daughter to war. god be with all 5.
It's a tragedy... however the acting... the cordial greeting and friendly "how are you" JUST before you're about to break the worst news a family could possibly hear... Cinema has come a LONG way.
My uncle, Orrin Crum, was also on this ship, the USS Juneau, and was killed, along with the Sullivan brothers, when it sank during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. I'm thinking today, Memorial Day, of this family member that I never knew, who gave his life for his country. I can't imagine the anguish of the Sullivan family, who lost 5 wonderful men at this time.
Well, from an Irishman, I can tell you I feel your words & R.I.P uncle Crum. You died an absolute hero. I love seeing people in the US thanking service men & women. Activeor vet's. It's a shame that corrupt politicians use these people like pawns on a chess board.
My condolences to you and your uncle, a hero! I'm not sure if you knew about this or not. But the shipwreck was found a couple of years ago.. here is a link to the video. ua-cam.com/video/FFqIotUYIw4/v-deo.html
I remember as a kid my mother and grandmother crying when they saw this, I didn't understand. They lived through WWII and they knew what this meant. Today, they wouldn't understand what is happening in our country, but now I cry...…
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
This is my absolute favorite movie. I usually watch it during the holidays. It embodies the essence of a true bygone era that we will never see again. I love the elements of faith, family, community, and respect for the armed forces. So proud! The Fighting Sullivan's indeed were the fighting Irish. May the good Lord bless our troops and their strong families.
@@electrictroy2010 That happened a lot in the Civil War; when I visited Gettysburg I was struck by how many “missing” there were from each unit. The Union army had a huge spike in deserters after the Emancipation, and the Confederates had crippling desertion rates during Sherman’s March to the Sea.
Most people don't know that George survived the sinking and was attacked by three sharks on the fifth day. He had gone mad, went "looking for his brothers", then started to swim "to land".
@John Doe No, he survived the second torpedo strike. Three were killed in the first strike, one drowned and George was one of 80 who made it to a lifeboat. Sadly, due to continued fighting, they could not search for survivors right away. Of the 80 men who survived the sinking, only 10 men survived to be rescued.
I remember seeing this funny and very sad movie when I was about 10. I watched it last night on my iPad. This family gave it all. I pray we never have another war. I’m now 83. God bless American.
All five. Awe I am crying now. I want to watch this movie agian. This has always been one of my favorites all time classic black and white movies. I grew up watching the classics.
Mama Butterfly I also grew up watching all the black and white war movies this one always gets me even now I have a lump in my thoart another one is the movie I think it's called Air Force with John Garfield the crew chiefs son gets killed on the frist day of WW2 it's his only son gets me every time these movies they don't make them like that anymore last one was saving Prt Ryan thanks for sharing good day Bruce
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
My Dad was a hardcore tough Vietnam Veteran. The train scene, the vacant water tower. The end was the only time I'd see him cry watching a movie. I never forgot that. The notification devastates me to watch. Pop walking out of the house with only one jacket sleeve on. The water tower scene at the end where Pop salutes the vacant platform---- I lose it. I'm a total crying mess. Hardest movie to watch.
Their sacrifice was not in vain nor forgotten, two ships bear their name The USS The Sullivans (DD-537) Fletcher Class Destroyer (now in Buffalo,NY) and DDG-68 a Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
I watch this movie alot and yes I cried alot. I did 20yrsin the navy heart breaking true movie may God bless the Sullivan's they will always be in my prayers.retired navy storekeeper 1st class
I live in the area and one of the teachers is Kelly Anne Sullivan who is Albert's Granddaughter and one of friends. She still lives in the area and I have heard her read her Great Grandmother's letter to the Navy asking of clarification.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
@@1977Suspiria In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
Little known fact: the USS Juneau was on her way to the rear area for repairs, she had been torpedoed once, the second torpedo is what sunk her, it hit in the same location that the first one did.
This was one of the best movies of my childhood though the outcome was not the best. I hated the brothers died, what a lovely family. Thank you for uploading. May God bless everyone in the military, especially those that are siblings serving.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
When I see the photo of the five boys in uniform on their ship( it's enshrined in the IOWA museum) it chokes me up. Their faces are so full of optimism and pride. What a great family why the sacrifice fell on them I'll never understand.
My great grandfather wrote this story. Eddie Doherty. I now understand our family's love of god, the military, family, and service a bit more. I'm glad this story has impacted so many others and I'm glad the love my GGpa had for a good story is still running strong through his bloodline today. :)
When I first saw this movie, I cry at the end when all 5 went to haven. I to grow up with 4 other brothers and though often about this movie, however, I was lucky that I was the only one that got into the military during Vietnam War. I was ten years old when I saw it on T.V. in black and white set. All veterans’ thanks for server our country and our lost ones in arm R.I.P.
A well written and emotional ending to one of the saddest and unusual true stories to come out of WW11. The loss of one family member in war or some other tragedy is very difficult to accept, but for five to die from one family would be such a shock that to recover from that would be doubtful.
I'm glad you liked it. My great grandfather eddie doherty wrote the story, and I'm pleased to report that the love of servicemen, country, God, and family, still runs through his family's blood today. ^__^
I am a ham radio operator, and every year their home town celebrates the brothers, with a certificate and post cards with pictures of the brothers and it was such an honor communicating with the town
My dad fought in the Pacific. This was an era of courage and pride in our country. I wish we could return to the morals and values of that time. All the Sullivan's are together now in heaven. What a wonderful American family.
Life goes on-throughout all it's heartbreaks, tragedies, moments of bliss...it inevitably goes on. Many people grieving cannot let it go-and it ends up eating away at them from the inside.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it. "All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
The USS "The Sullivan's" is in a Naval park in Buffalo N.Y. It is maintained by the Sullivan's association every year. Great bunch of guys. The new one is stationed in Mayport Fl.
@@hollywood1793 Mayport Naval Station. Got the hat and meet sailors from it all the time. Know sailors from the original ship. They have allot of pride and go to Buffalo every year to maintain her
For myself, this film shows all of us a wonderful look at small town life in middle America during the '30's and '40's. It also illustrates the solemn and crucial values and sensibilities that were common place in those days. I intend to make a road trip on November 13 to Waterloo in honor of the family. I feel that I cannot wait for next year....the 80th year since the sinking of the Juneau. I certainly hope that no one calls the event next year an anniversary. I feel this film should be required viewing via public school curricula for 10th grade students.
What's sad is that this happened again during the Vietnam war in the South China Sea when the USS Frank E. Evans was accidentally rammed by an Australian aircraft carrier and was cut in two, killing something like sixty to seventy sailors when the bow section sank, including the three Sage brothers from Niobrara, Nebraska. Their mother and surviving brother lived in the same apartment complex we lived in a few years ago. She past away not too long after we moved to Creighton. She always looked sad and quite frail, as I recall.
I always thought the manner in which Ward Bond enters the home is way, way off. He's smiling, joking and happy as a lark. This is not how it happened in real life and I think was handled poorly by the director. He has an agonizing duty to inform the parents and smiling while entering the house always bothered me. Thomas Mitchell's bit of acting hearing the news was superb, however.
Very touching movie. Nice work by veteran character actor Thomas Mitchell, better known as Uncle Billy in It's A Wonderful Life, as the father. Makes some historical errors, like showing the brothers all dying at the same time when three died instantly, one died from his wounds the day after the sinking and one drowned three days later. All in all a very touching movie that lead to a massive war bond drive.
Thomas Mitchell also played Scarlett's father in " Gone With the Wind", and the drunk doctor in "Stagecoach." Such a wonderful actor who rips your out in this tragic scene.
The Sullivan Brothers are why the Navy doesn't put brothers on the same ship anymore. But to this day all 5 of them are remembered. May even rename a new Destroyer after them.
@@robertyoung3992 Juneau wasn’t present at Savo Island. She was sunk a few months later at the hands of a Japanese while limping home from after being badly damaged at the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, which despite its name was after Savo Island.
Nonsense! These men fought for the right to protest and 'take a knee' when one has a legitimate reason to do so! The country's well being and proper direction is a lot more important than it's symbol itself!
I remember the last scene as a small boy seeing the movie on B&W TV in the 1950s. It was imprinted on my mind, alomg with the phrase "All Five." I haven't seen it since then till now, but it has lost none of its power.
The band Caroline Spine has a song about the Sullivan brothers. Thats how I first heard of their story when I heard the song on the radio when I was in the Army at Ft. Stewart, GA in 1996. I asked a guy in my unit, who had previously been in the Navy, who they were and he told me the story.
I saw this film when I was very young... now we know that the USN didn't bother to look for survivors and at least 2 of them died in the water before they changed their minds.... not the first or last time the USN would make this mistake..
5 men from my town of clifton nj were lost on the uss juneau /nov 13,1942 including 2brothers ,harold and bill wilk. With all respect to the us marines that were killed on guadalcanal, the amount of sailors lost around the guadalcanal combat zone was 3 or 4 times as many as the marines.. also, in 1969 a navy ship was struck by an austrailian ship during night maneuvers. 3 brothers aboard the american ship were lost. Finally,before the war dept started prohibiting brothers serving together and sometimes father and son serving together,numerous incidents of family loss occurred. the 5 largest set of brothers lost in ww2.
It is written in Neptune's Inferno that the Mother and Father of this family went around the country making speeches to encourage people to buy bonds for the war effort in the Pacific and Christened ships for the Navy. They all came from a small town called Waterloo in Iowa and the townsfolk thought the parents had profited from their sons deaths, "She was all smiles as she smashed the champagne bottle against the ship but it became all too much and before the speeches her legs gave way and she hit the ground sobbing"
Re: the famous Bixby letter referenced in saving Private Ryan... It turned out she was a bit of a sneaky opportunist (and ran a whorehouse) . Two sons were lost but five letters from five different company commanders sent her letters. One son deserted, one deserted to the Confederate side, and one was honorably discharged.
The Sullivan brothers inspired the movie Saving Private Ryan. And the war department split up siblings after this tragedy. Insane that they didn't see this as a possibility.
Probably not the most accurate representation of how the news was given to the family but for a nation at war it was a stirring way to immortalize the sacrifice of the 5 Sullivan brothers as well for all families who lost loved ones in the Second World War.
As I understand it, one of the brothers would have survived had rescue ships gotten to the scene time but the brass was afraid of another sub attack and left the survivors there alone to die! The Navy seemed to have a great reputation for doing that as witnessed by the fate of the ships of the Battle of Leyte Gulf and of the USS Indianapolis tragedy. I have nothing but the highest respect for the men that served back then but absolutely NOTHING but contempt for the Navy brass.
The department of war broke up siblings in the field of combat after this tragedy. God bless the fighting Sullivan's.
the Sullivan Law
It's optional, brothers can still serve together if they want to.
✝️ Whoever believes in the Holy Scriptures ( John 1:1 📖 🛐 ) UNDERSTANDS that ALL human beings share the same common ancestors, Adam is the Father of the human race and Eve is the Mother of ALL Mankind.
Whoever believes in Science ⚛ UNDERSTANDS that all living things are made up of cells and that cells come ONLY from Pre-existing Cells.
We are all Brothers and Sisters.
WE MUST LOVE 🫂 1 ANOTHER.
1 Corinthians 3:16 "Don’t you understand MANKIND that all of you together are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit 🕊 dwells within ALL of you?"
1 Corinthians 12:26 "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part rejoices."
🪖 📢 This fam here, we ain't no crew!
✝️ God Bless them ALL 🙏
And God Bless America 🙏
Their Sacrifice was needed, just like the Sacrifice of those who held OUR Flag 🇺🇸 at Fort M'Henry 😓
May ALL their names 🪖 RIP
ALWAYS be Remembered
Forever Amen 🙏
The actors playing the parents put on a remarkable performance in this scene. They don't break down and cry, but rather use their facial expressions to show how much life has been sucked out of them.
She went on a Bond tour across country.
The bond tour and then the subsequent small townsfolk talking and thinking the parents profited from their sons deaths destroyed them both.
All 5, and the entire Sullivan family, thank you for your love, and service. 🇺🇸
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
Two of the saddest words ever spoken, "all five".
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
My father, now 89, was 13 years old when he saw this movie at the theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The whole theater was crying during this scene - everyone. Openly sobbing. He still remembers it like it was yesterday.
Truly iam 66 ...even now ...if somebody say ," Wait for me , i remember the little fellow... what a fine film ...this film inspired Steven Spielberg to produce Saving Private Ryan
Maybe in your fathers neighborhood they were, but in the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
@@deependz3231 How do you know this? And if it's true, they're still heroes. They say the same thing about Doris Miller (USS Arizona) and he's still a hero.
@@timmccarthy5353 WORLD WAR II Magazine- June 2017
Thanks to WWII, people in the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood were able to breath a sigh of relief.
@@timmccarthy5353 Doris Miller was slated to be given the nations highest award, Medal Of Honor, but, as soon as they found out he was black, it was downgraded to the Navy Cross Citation.
By the way, Miller served aboard the battleship West Virginia, not USS Arizona.
If you don't cry from this scene, You can not have a heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Christian.
this was just a HORRIBLE HIRABLE tragedy! no one should have to beer the pain of losing here son or daughter to war. god be with all 5.
True it tore my ❤ up
It's a tragedy... however the acting... the cordial greeting and friendly "how are you" JUST before you're about to break the worst news a family could possibly hear...
Cinema has come a LONG way.
@@chuckles7287 He knew he was not fine, And when the war dept. was visiting like that, Deep down they knew something was wrong also,
@@chuckles7287 however the acting??? what do you mean???
The fathers astonishment at "All five?" is like a punch to the gut. Heartbreaking.
My uncle, Orrin Crum, was also on this ship, the USS Juneau, and was killed, along with the Sullivan brothers, when it sank during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. I'm thinking today, Memorial Day, of this family member that I never knew, who gave his life for his country. I can't imagine the anguish of the Sullivan family, who lost 5 wonderful men at this time.
Well, from an Irishman, I can tell you I feel your words & R.I.P uncle Crum. You died an absolute hero. I love seeing people in the US thanking service men & women. Activeor vet's. It's a shame that corrupt politicians use these people like pawns on a chess board.
@@ciaran5588 Thank you for your kind words about my uncle.
My condolences to you and your uncle, a hero! I'm not sure if you knew about this or not. But the shipwreck was found a couple of years ago.. here is a link to the video. ua-cam.com/video/FFqIotUYIw4/v-deo.html
Thanks so much! I totally agree.
@@brianclark17 Thanks so much, Brian. I had heard that the Juneau had been found but I had not seen the video. I appreciate you sharing the link.
This is the reason why mom lit a candle every Saturday evening at mass when I was overseas.
I remember as a kid my mother and grandmother crying when they saw this, I didn't understand. They lived through WWII and they knew what this meant. Today, they wouldn't understand what is happening in our country, but now I cry...…
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
This is my absolute favorite movie. I usually watch it during the holidays. It embodies the essence of a true bygone era that we will never see again. I love the elements of faith, family, community, and respect for the armed forces. So proud! The Fighting Sullivan's indeed were the fighting Irish. May the good Lord bless our troops and their strong families.
The pain of that moment and the loss of all their sons had to have haunted them until the day they died.
@Mexican Bob They died fighting for the country they loved and for the other countries Germany and Japan wanted to conquer.
@@williammoseley17 Hitler was a coward. Pure evil.
It did.
Last big loss for one family was Mrs. Bixby of Wisconsin back in the civil war. She lost 5 sons as well.
No she only lost 3. The other two fled the lines (deserters). Although I cannot blame any human would flee death. It’s a scary situation
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@@electrictroy2010 That happened a lot in the Civil War; when I visited Gettysburg I was struck by how many “missing” there were from each unit. The Union army had a huge spike in deserters after the Emancipation, and the Confederates had crippling desertion rates during Sherman’s March to the Sea.
In Saving Private aRyan, Private Ryan as an old man, read Presudent Lincon's letter to their mother.
It's impossible to comprehend how this family was able to take this news . Pray for no more war !
Most people don't know that George survived the sinking and was attacked by three sharks on the fifth day. He had gone mad, went "looking for his brothers", then started to swim "to land".
@John Doe No, he survived the second torpedo strike. Three were killed in the first strike, one drowned and George was one of 80 who made it to a lifeboat. Sadly, due to continued fighting, they could not search for survivors right away. Of the 80 men who survived the sinking, only 10 men survived to be rescued.
@John Doe I get the HW joke but I'm going to respond anyway because it deserves to be told.
@John Doe SADLY EATEN BY SHARKS
MANY SAILORS died in lifeboats due to the Pacific’s huge expanse of water. They simply were not found
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@John Doe sadly no he survived the attack on his ship but he sadly went crazy and dove off the lifeboat looking for his brother's and for land
I heard the original version had a scene of them all running into Heaven. The youngest one was saying, ":wait for me":
THIS IS A HEART BREAKER OF A MOVIE
That is correct. I have The movie.
Yeah it did.
All five wound up in a better place. War is a living hell. Eddy Murphy was never right after the war god bless all who served. Amen
Absolutely heartwrenching....unbearable.....
I remember seeing this funny and very sad movie when I was about 10. I watched it last night on my iPad. This family gave it all. I pray we never have another war. I’m now 83. God bless American.
All five. Awe I am crying now. I want to watch this movie agian. This has always been one of my favorites all time classic black and white movies. I grew up watching the classics.
Mama Butterfly I also grew up watching all the black and white war movies this one always gets me even now I have a lump in my thoart another one is the movie I think it's called Air Force with John Garfield the crew chiefs son gets killed on the frist day of WW2 it's his only son gets me every time these movies they don't make them like that anymore last one was saving Prt Ryan thanks for sharing good day Bruce
We shall remember them
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
My Dad was a hardcore tough Vietnam Veteran. The train scene, the vacant water tower. The end was the only time I'd see him cry watching a movie. I never forgot that. The notification devastates me to watch. Pop walking out of the house with only one jacket sleeve on. The water tower scene at the end where Pop salutes the vacant platform---- I lose it. I'm a total crying mess. Hardest movie to watch.
Mr Sullivan had a steely resolve that most humans couldn't muster in that final salute. God bless the American family.
Their sacrifice was not in vain nor forgotten, two ships bear their name The USS The Sullivans (DD-537) Fletcher Class Destroyer (now in Buffalo,NY) and DDG-68 a Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
I watch this movie alot and yes I cried alot. I did 20yrsin the navy heart breaking true movie may God bless the Sullivan's they will always be in my prayers.retired navy storekeeper 1st class
I live in the area and one of the teachers is Kelly Anne Sullivan who is Albert's Granddaughter and one of friends. She still lives in the area and I have heard her read her Great Grandmother's letter to the Navy asking of clarification.
interesting detail. Thank you for that
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
@@deependz3231 Frankly I think since this is the second time you have posted this TRASH you are as big a POS there is
No movie brought more tears than this.
"Old Yeller" Was Sad To...
@@jeffadams9807 Really? You are comparing a fictional story of a damn dog to this? 😄🤦♂️
@@1977Suspiria In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
He said to.. meaning in addition.
Little known fact: the USS Juneau was on her way to the rear area for repairs, she had been torpedoed once, the second torpedo is what sunk her, it hit in the same location that the first one did.
This was one of the best movies of my childhood though the outcome was not the best. I hated the brothers died, what a lovely family. Thank you for uploading. May God bless everyone in the military, especially those that are siblings serving.
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
@@deependz3231 Oh wow I can see that.
I remember watching this movie with my grandparents in 1955.
When I see the photo of the five boys in uniform on their ship( it's enshrined in the IOWA museum) it chokes me up. Their faces are so full of optimism and pride. What a great family why the sacrifice fell on them I'll never understand.
God knew..what he was doing when he took the five boys home to be with him. Rip
Very emotional scene well acted
"All five"..and the water tower at the end..magnifice t
My great grandfather wrote this story. Eddie Doherty. I now understand our family's love of god, the military, family, and service a bit more. I'm glad this story has impacted so many others and I'm glad the love my GGpa had for a good story is still running strong through his bloodline today. :)
When I first saw this movie, I cry at the end when all 5 went to haven. I to grow up with 4 other brothers and though often about this movie, however, I was lucky that I was the only one that got into the military during Vietnam War. I was ten years old when I saw it on T.V. in black and white set. All veterans’ thanks for server our country and our lost ones in arm R.I.P.
A well written and emotional ending to one of the saddest and unusual true stories to come out of WW11. The loss of one family member in war or some other tragedy is very difficult to accept, but for five to die from one family would be such a shock that to recover from that would be doubtful.
"WWII."
Even one lost son or daughter is one too many, let alone 5.
I'm glad you liked it. My great grandfather eddie doherty wrote the story, and I'm pleased to report that the love of servicemen, country, God, and family, still runs through his family's blood today. ^__^
Best movie and I did also cry
@@FreshTillDeath56 One of the best written screenplays ever! He deserved an Academy Award!
Thinking of them today. :/ 75 years ago
Father saluting the water tower. Gets me every time.
I am a ham radio operator, and every year their home town celebrates the brothers, with a certificate and post cards with pictures of the brothers and it was such an honor communicating with the town
What band, frequency, time of year?
My dad fought in the Pacific. This was an era of courage and pride in our country. I wish we could return to the morals and values of that time. All the Sullivan's are together now in heaven. What a wonderful American family.
Consider the reality of that, for a moment.
Life goes on-throughout all it's heartbreaks, tragedies, moments of bliss...it inevitably goes on. Many people grieving cannot let it go-and it ends up eating away at them from the inside.
I remember watching this as a teenager, it has never left me.. I felt the pain of their loss. For years after. X
I watched this movie in high school in 2012-2013? And I loved the movie. So sad
How devastating on a family that has to be. All FIVE!!!
THE SADDEST ENDING IN ANY MOVIE EVER MADE.
This ending and The Champ( starring Jon Voight) are the only 2 movies I cried at the end.
The first time I saw " The Fighting Sullivans" let just say my heart was broken 💔 I broke down and cry like a baby 😭... 💔💔💔💔💔 RIP ❤️🤍🇺🇸💙
I have seen this movie twice and cried like a baby both times
Awesome TRUE Story... Strong family
In the Sullivan brothers old neighborhood, they were known as thugs and trouble makers growing up, so much so, that when the movie premiered in their old neighborhood, nary a person showed up to the theater to view it.
"All five", upon hearing that, the old neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief.
The USS "The Sullivan's" is in a Naval park in Buffalo N.Y. It is maintained by the Sullivan's association every year. Great bunch of guys. The new one is stationed in Mayport Fl.
Joe Dunleavy yes my grandfather served on the uss the sullivans and got his legs shot 65 times yet still walked after 3 years
The 5 Sullivan brothers are afloat again on board the New USS THE SULLIVANS DDG-68.
@@hollywood1793 Mayport Naval Station. Got the hat and meet sailors from it all the time. Know sailors from the original ship. They have allot of pride and go to Buffalo every year to maintain her
@@joedunleavy7066 I am a research volunteer at the IOWA GOLD STAR MILITARY MUSEUM in Camp Dodge Johnston Iowa
@@hollywood1793 maybe I'll get out there some day to check it out.
What's the web site
For myself, this film shows all of us a wonderful look at small town life in middle America during the '30's and '40's. It also illustrates the solemn and crucial values and sensibilities that were common place in those days.
I intend to make a road trip on November 13 to Waterloo in honor of the family. I feel that I cannot wait for next year....the 80th year since the sinking of the Juneau. I certainly hope that no one calls the event next year an anniversary.
I feel this film should be required viewing via public school curricula for 10th grade students.
That's why they passed the Sullivan Law.
To much grief for one family to have
"All five"? What a scene.
WOW!!!, That could not be harder to take, ALL FIVE!!!!
What's sad is that this happened again during the Vietnam war in the South China Sea when the USS Frank E. Evans was accidentally rammed by an Australian aircraft carrier and was cut in two, killing something like sixty to seventy sailors when the bow section sank, including the three Sage brothers from Niobrara, Nebraska.
Their mother and surviving brother lived in the same apartment complex we lived in a few years ago. She past away not too long after we moved to Creighton. She always looked sad and quite frail, as I recall.
There is a memorial to the three Sage Brothers in Niobrara along US Highway 12.
Again? It also happened BEFORE in the Civil War when 3 brothers were killed
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No parent should outlive their children, war is hell.
I cried.....
I always thought the manner in which Ward Bond enters the home is way, way off. He's smiling, joking and happy as a lark. This is not how it happened in real life and I think was handled poorly by the director. He has an agonizing duty to inform the parents and smiling while entering the house always bothered me. Thomas Mitchell's bit of acting hearing the news was superb, however.
Saddest scene of any movie ever
Don't Forget The Movie: "Old Yeller"...
One of the saddest endings I've ever seen on film. Coming from a large family, I can't help but get emotional whenever I watch the ending.
Great Movie
Very touching movie. Nice work by veteran character actor Thomas Mitchell, better known as Uncle Billy in It's A Wonderful Life, as the father. Makes some historical errors, like showing the brothers all dying at the same time when three died instantly, one died from his wounds the day after the sinking and one drowned three days later. All in all a very touching movie that lead to a massive war bond drive.
Thomas Mitchell also played Scarlett's father in " Gone With the Wind", and the drunk doctor in "Stagecoach." Such a wonderful actor who rips your out in this tragic scene.
George didn't drown, he was ripped apart by three sharks
The Sullivan Brothers are why the Navy doesn't put brothers on the same ship anymore. But to this day all 5 of them are remembered. May even rename a new Destroyer after them.
This movie me cry quite hard
and to this day I have not forgotten it and I never will.
Wonderful Film
This movie is so powerful. Every American needs to watch it.
That was the Commander's own words when he told the family that they were all killed in action at the naval battle of Guadalcanal
to be more specific the Battle of Savo Island
@@robertyoung3992 true and we almost lost the fletcher destroyer uss the Sullivan's
@@robertyoung3992 Juneau wasn’t present at Savo Island. She was sunk a few months later at the hands of a Japanese while limping home from after being badly damaged at the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, which despite its name was after Savo Island.
It is impossible to convey the emotional intensity of this scene in the movie.
THE SADDEST MOVIE EVER.
This is why we stand for the flag in respect
Those players who take a knee at the games need to see this movie.
Nonsense! These men fought for the right to protest and 'take a knee' when one has a legitimate reason to do so! The country's well being and proper direction is a lot more important than it's symbol itself!
Bravo@@AudiophileTubes
it's a shame only 286 views of this movie. Maybe this movie, however old should be played on Memorial Day. Very appropriate.
Five sons given on the alter of freedom no sacrifice can be measured as this one neither by Mrs Bixby in Boston not Mrs Sullivan in Waterloo, Iowa
I can't help thinking of what Jim McKay said when he announced the deaths of the Israeli athletes at Munich: "They're all gone."
I just saw this for the first time. It's not that Hollywood doesn't make movies like.this anymore. I just don't think they could if they tried
I have a great uncle who was killed at Pearl Harbor in US Arizona. I think about him when I see this and on memorial day.
God damn that was rough. All these years later
I remember the last scene as a small boy seeing the movie on B&W TV in the 1950s. It was imprinted on my mind, alomg with the phrase "All Five." I haven't seen it since then till now, but it has lost none of its power.
Stuff like That should stop us from having wars.. So.. devastating...Smh
Commander Robertson seemed a little to cheerful when he first entered the home!
BEAUTIFULL FAMILY MOVIE THAT WAS EVER MADE. A TRUE SAD HEART BREAKING MOVIE.
The band Caroline Spine has a song about the Sullivan brothers. Thats how I first heard of their story when I heard the song on the radio when I was in the Army at Ft. Stewart, GA in 1996. I asked a guy in my unit, who had previously been in the Navy, who they were and he told me the story.
Rest in peace
This hit way more harder in the heart when my 5th grade class watched this
I saw this film when I was very young... now we know that the USN didn't bother to look for survivors and at least 2 of them died in the water before they changed their minds.... not the first or last time the USN would make this mistake..
Something drew me to think about this and i didn't even know it was Veterans day. Very sad to lose any child husband or brother to war.
RIP Too all those who lost their families. War is war both sides lost brothers and sisters
5 men from my town of clifton nj were lost on the uss juneau /nov 13,1942 including 2brothers ,harold and bill wilk. With all respect to the us marines that were killed on guadalcanal, the amount of sailors lost around the guadalcanal combat zone was 3 or 4 times as many as the marines.. also, in 1969 a navy ship was struck by an austrailian ship during night maneuvers. 3 brothers aboard the american ship were lost. Finally,before the war dept started prohibiting brothers serving together and sometimes father and son serving together,numerous incidents of family loss occurred. the 5 largest set of brothers lost in ww2.
saw this first time today not bad film
It is written in Neptune's Inferno that the Mother and Father of this family went around the country making speeches to encourage people to buy bonds for the war effort in the Pacific and Christened ships for the Navy. They all came from a small town called Waterloo in Iowa and the townsfolk thought the parents had profited from their sons deaths, "She was all smiles as she smashed the champagne bottle against the ship but it became all too much and before the speeches her legs gave way and she hit the ground sobbing"
I saw that film when I was growing up.
Love this movie found it after hearing the Carolina Spine song, and now that I have 5 boys and a girl, I feel this even more
Real men 🇺🇲
This was horrible. 😢😢😢😢 I’ll have my fifth son in December and I can’t imagine this happening to me.
Re: the famous Bixby letter referenced in saving Private Ryan... It turned out she was a bit of a sneaky opportunist (and ran a whorehouse) . Two sons were lost but five letters from five different company commanders sent her letters. One son deserted, one deserted to the Confederate side, and one was honorably discharged.
The USS The Sullivans, a fitting tribute.
DD-537 a Fletcher Class Destroyer
Sad..
The Sullivan brothers inspired the movie Saving Private Ryan. And the war department split up siblings after this tragedy. Insane that they didn't see this as a possibility.
Probably not the most accurate representation of how the news was given to the family but for a nation at war it was a stirring way to immortalize the sacrifice of the 5 Sullivan brothers as well for all families who lost loved ones in the Second World War.
Darn onions...
As I understand it, one of the brothers would have survived had rescue ships gotten to the scene time but the brass was afraid of another sub attack and left the survivors there alone to die! The Navy seemed to have a great reputation for doing that as witnessed by the fate of the ships of the Battle of Leyte Gulf and of the USS Indianapolis tragedy. I have nothing but the highest respect for the men that served back then but absolutely NOTHING but contempt for the Navy brass.
Just watched it. My wife named our youngest daughter Catherine Mary.
Very sad movie...
We stick together.