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The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968): Cast, Ratings & Plot

The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968) movie poster

The Story of a Three-Day Pass is a 1968 romantic drama starring Harry Baird, Pierre Doris and Christian Marin. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.

award nomination
1
Metascore
77
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The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of a Three-Day Pass About?

The premise of The Story of a Three-Day Pass without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a three-day leave in Paris, an American soldier named Turner experiences a brief respite from the war. He finds himself falling for Miriam, a captivating French woman, and their passionate romance blossoms amidst the beautiful city. However, their whirlwind affair is shadowed by the looming prospect of his departure and the complexities of racial prejudice, creating challenges that threaten to end their love before it fully develops.

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Cast & crew

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Cast

Harry Baird leads the cast, with Pierre Doris and Christian Marin.

Ratings

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Story of a Three-Day Pass 77 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Plot Summary

What happens in The Story of a Three-Day Pass from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Turner, a Black United States Army G.I. stationed in France, is promoted to Assistant Orderly by his captain. Since his appointment starts on Monday, Turner is given a three-day pass. As Turner gets ready to leave, his reflection in the mirror accuses him of being an Uncle Tom. Turner travels throughout Paris, where he wanders mostly aimlessly for the first day.

Full summary

The whole story of The Story of a Three-Day Pass, scene by scene

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Awards

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Awards & Nominations

The Story of a Three-Day Pass was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Story of a Three-Day Pass.

THE STORY OF A THREE DAY PASS Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Turner's rank in the Army at the beginning of the film?

Details

The Story of a Three-Day Pass Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La permisión” and “La Permission”.

Also known as
  • La permisión
  • La Permission
  • 允许

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FAQ

The Story of a Three-Day Pass FAQ: Cast & Awards

Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Story of a Three-Day Pass, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Story of a Three-Day Pass released?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass was released on July 8, 1968.

Who is in the cast of The Story of a Three-Day Pass?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass stars Harry Baird, Pierre Doris and Christian Marin, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Story of a Three-Day Pass rated?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass has 77 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Was The Story of a Three-Day Pass nominated for any awards?

The Story of a Three-Day Pass received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Story of a Three-Day Pass have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of a Three-Day Pass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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