Battleground
“The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!”
Synopsis
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
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Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Holley
John Hodiak
Jarvess
Ricardo Montalban
Roderigues
George Murphy
'Pop' Stazak
Marshall Thompson
Jim Layton
Jerome Courtland
Abner Spudler
Don Taylor
Standiferd
Bruce Cowling
Wolowicz
James Whitmore
Kinnie
Douglas Fowley
'Kipp' Kippton
Leon Ames
The Chaplain
Herbert Anderson
Hansan
Thomas E. Breen
Doc
Denise Darcel
Denise
Richard Jaeckel
Bettis
James Arness
Garby
Scotty Beckett
William J. Hooper
Brett King
Lieutenant Teiss
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Battleground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Robert Pirosh
Lennie Hayton
Paul Vogel
John D. Dunning
Dore Schary, Robert Pirosh
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Robert Pirosh
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Producer
Robert Pirosh
Producer
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
John D. Dunning
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battleground
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What is Battleground about?
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Who directed Battleground?
Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Battleground?
The principal cast of Battleground includes Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Marshall Thompson.
When was Battleground released and how long is it?
Battleground was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Battleground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battleground was composed by Lennie Hayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battleground?
Battleground holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).