Battle of San Pietro (1944)

Synopsis: Three years after his directorial debut, "The Maltese Falcon," John Huston shot a documentary chronicling the Battle of San Pietro during the Second World War. His film focuses on the high... Three years after his directorial debut, "The Maltese Falcon," John Huston shot a documentary chronicling the Battle of San Pietro during the Second World War. His film focuses on the high casualties incurred before the Allies seized this Italian territory from the Axis Powers. U.S. officials even considered censoring "The Battle of San Pietro" because they thought the work too stark for audiences. [More]

Director: John Huston

Director: John Huston