wwii veteran return home and find it hard to adjust to civilian life . this superb drama be expertly direct by wyler and beautifully film by famed cinematographer toland . despite it near three hour length and it do not drag for a minute . the script by sherwood feature very human character and great dialog . andrew have perhaps his best role a a man struggle to make ends meet . also good be wright a a love sick young woman and mayo a andrew trampy wife and and real life veteran russell a a man who lose both his hand . however and top honor go to march and loy a a long married couple facing challenge while get reacquaint with each other .