The Private War of Major Benson
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Synopsis
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.
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Charlton Heston
Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson
Julie Adams
Dr. Kay Lambert
William Demarest
John
Tim Hovey
Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
Nana Bryant
Mother Redempta
Tim Considine
Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
Sal Mineo
Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
Milburn Stone
Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
Mary Field
Sister Mary Theresa
Joey D. Vieira
Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
Gary Pagett
Cadet Lt. Molony
Don Haggerty
Harold Hibler
David Janssen
Young Lieutenant
Richard H. Cutting
Monsignor Collins
Sue George
Nancy (uncredited)
Steven Benson
Cadet
Madge Blake
Woman at Airport
Alfred Caiazza
Cadet Lt Morelli (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Title
- The Private War of Major Benson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons, Bob Mosher, Joe Connelly
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Hopper
Director
William Roberts
Screenplay
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Private War of Major Benson about?
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.
Who directed The Private War of Major Benson?
The Private War of Major Benson was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in The Private War of Major Benson?
The principal cast of The Private War of Major Benson includes Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest, Tim Hovey, Nana Bryant.
When was The Private War of Major Benson released and how long is it?
The Private War of Major Benson was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Private War of Major Benson?
The Private War of Major Benson holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).