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Letter to a Hero (1943): Cast

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Letter to a Hero is a 1943 documentary directed by Larry O’Reilly, starring Ann Dere as Narrator. It runs 17 minutes.

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Letter to a Hero (1943) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
17 min
Director
Larry O’Reilly
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Letter to a Hero About?

The premise of Letter to a Hero without spoilers.

A 1943 American short documentary produced by Frederic Ullman Jr. follows a schoolteacher in Monroe, New York who writes a heartfelt letter to a former student serving overseas in World II, illustrating the personal sacrifices of those on the home front. The film earned a nomination for Best Short Subject (Two‑Reel) at the 16th Academy Awards.

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Cast & crew

Letter to a Hero Cast & Characters

Ann Dere plays Narrator in Letter to a Hero. Directed by Larry O’Reilly.

From the director

More from Larry O’Reilly

More films directed by Larry O’Reilly: Alert Today - Alive Tomorrow, Fortune Seekers, We Never Sleep and Black Cats and Broomsticks.

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FAQ

Letter to a Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Letter to a Hero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Letter to a Hero?

Letter to a Hero runs 17 minutes.

When was Letter to a Hero released?

Letter to a Hero was released in 1943.

Who directed Letter to a Hero?

Letter to a Hero was directed by Larry O’Reilly.

More films by Larry O’Reilly

Who is in the cast of Letter to a Hero?

Letter to a Hero stars Ann Dere as Narrator.

Does Letter to a Hero have a post-credit scene?

No. Letter to a Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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