Battle Cry
“The men who fought. The women who waited. And the stolen moments they shared.”
Synopsis
The dramatic story of US Marines in training, in combat, and in love, during World War II. The story centers on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Battle Cry - Trailer (SD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-27
Top Cast
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Van Heflin
Major Sam Huxley
Aldo Ray
Andy Hookens
Mona Freeman
Kathy
James Whitmore
MSgt. Mac
Nancy Olson
Mrs. Pat Rogers
Raymond Massey
Major General Snipes
Tab Hunter
Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester
Anne Francis
Rae
Dorothy Malone
Mrs Elaine Yarborough
Fess Parker
Pvt Speedy
Perry Lopez
Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe
William Campbell
Pvt 'Ski" Wronski
Jonas Applegarth
Pvt Lightower
L.Q. Jones
Pvt. L.Q. Jones
Allyn Ann McLerie
Ruby - Waitress in Diner
John Lupton
Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss
Tommy Cook
Cpl. Ziltch - Huxley's orderly
Felix Noriego
Pvt. Crazy Horse - Navajo Phonetalker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Baltimore, Maryland
Festival / Special Debut
February 2, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Uris
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Battle Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Navajo, Japanese, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Leon Uris
Max Steiner
Sidney Hickox
William H. Ziegler
Raoul Walsh, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Leon Uris
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Raoul Walsh
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Jack L. Warner
Producer
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle Cry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle Cry about?
The dramatic story of US Marines in training, in combat, and in love, during World War II. The story centers on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.
Who directed Battle Cry?
Battle Cry was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Battle Cry?
The principal cast of Battle Cry includes Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, James Whitmore, Nancy Olson.
When was Battle Cry released and how long is it?
Battle Cry was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Battle Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle Cry was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Battle Cry based on a book or true story?
Battle Cry is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leon Uris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle Cry?
Battle Cry holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).