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Why did Robert Mitchum receive an Academy Award nomination for The Story of G.I. Joe?
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Robert Mitchum received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 1945 war drama The Story of G.I. Joe due to his portrayal of a noble, battle-weary infantry captain.123
Directed by William Wellman, the film is widely regarded as one of the best motion pictures about World War II. Mitchum’s performance was noted for its understated acting style, which helped establish his screen presence despite his later reputation for playing cynical, hard-edged antiheroes in films noirs.21