A Time Out of War_
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
Starring
Barry Atwater, Robert Sherry, Corey Allen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Time Out of War was released 72 years ago in 1954.
Overview
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at...
A Time Out of War is a War, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 23m.
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What is A Time Out of War about?
Black and White UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. During the American Civil War, two Union soldiers and a Confederate solider fire at each other from across a brook. The two sides negotiate a one-hour truce, from which they develop a bond. Based on the short story "Pickets" (1897) by Robert W. Chambers, it was the winner of an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two Reel) film in 1955. The film is on the National Film Registry for its cultural significance in 2007.
How long is A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War has a runtime of 23 minutes (0h 23m).
Who stars in A Time Out of War?
The cast of A Time Out of War includes Barry Atwater, Robert Sherry, Corey Allen.
What is the rating of A Time Out of War?
A Time Out of War has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
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War
Drama