Battle Cry
Summary:
Adapted by Leon Uris from his own novel, the film follows a group of World War II marines, from Basic Training to Battlefield. Major Van Heflin knows that his men are spoiling for a real fight, but must make do with the desultory skirmishes assigned them by the Brass. All this changes with an onslaught of heavy-duty battling in the South Pacific. Aldo Ray plays a tough leatherne... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Van Heflin - (Maj. Sam Huxley)
Aldo Ray - (Andy Hookens)
Mona Freeman - (Kathy Walker)
Nancy Olson - (Mrs. Pat Rogers)
Tab Hunter - (Danny Forrester)
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Review:
A big hit in 1955, Battle Cry today comes across as an average relationships-during-war movie. It's surprising to see that Battle is directed by Raoul Walsh; with Walsh at the helm, one expects that the majority of this two and a half hour film will be spent on the front lines, with shells bursting and guns blazing. In fact, only the fi... Continue >>
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