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The Private War of Major Benson
The Private War of Major Benson
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  2. The Private War of Major Benson

The Private War of Major Benson

1955
1h 45m
Comedy
Family
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1955

Runtime

1h 45m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

"One of Life's Happiest Experiences is MARCHING YOUR WAY!"

A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Aug 2, 1955
Languages
English
Director
Jerry Hopper
Jerry Hopper
Production
Universal International Pictures
Universal International Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Dr. Kay Lambert

William Demarest

William Demarest

John

Tim Hovey

Tim Hovey

Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mother Redempta

Tim Considine

Tim Considine

Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey

Mary Field

Sister Mary Theresa

Joey D. Vieira

Joey D. Vieira

Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)

Gary Pagett

Cadet Lt. Molony

Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty

Harold Hibler

David Janssen

David Janssen

Young Lieutenant

Richard H. Cutting

Richard H. Cutting

Monsignor Collins

Sue George

Sue George

Nancy (uncredited)

Steven Benson

Cadet

Madge Blake

Woman at Airport

Alfred Caiazza

Cadet Lt Morelli (uncredited)

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