A Medal for Benny
Synopsis
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Lolita Sierra
Arturo de Córdova
Joe Morales
J. Carrol Naish
Charley Martin
Mikhail Rasumny
Raphael Catalina
Fernando Alvarado
Chito Sierra
Charles Dingle
Zach Mibbe
Frank McHugh
Edgar Lovekin
Rosita Moreno
Toodles Castro
Grant Mitchell
Mayor of Pantera
Douglass Dumbrille
General
Oliver Blake
Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)
Isabelita Castro
Luz (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Bank Guard (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee
Cop (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
Edward Fielding
Governor (uncredited)
Maxine Fife
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Alice Fleming
Dowager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- A Medal for Benny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Frank Butler, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
Victor Young
Lionel Lindon
Arthur P. Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Medal for Benny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Medal for Benny about?
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Who directed A Medal for Benny?
A Medal for Benny was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in A Medal for Benny?
The principal cast of A Medal for Benny includes Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish, Mikhail Rasumny, Fernando Alvarado.
When was A Medal for Benny released and how long is it?
A Medal for Benny was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for A Medal for Benny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Medal for Benny was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Medal for Benny?
A Medal for Benny holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).