A Private Battle
Synopsis
A dramatization of the story of noted writer/journalist Cornelius Ryan, author of "The Longest Day," and the valiant battle against terminal cancer that led him to write about his ordeal, with the help of his loving wife, while at the same time determined to complete "A Bridge Too Far," which he had spent years researching.
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A Private Battle 1980 CBS Tuesday Night Movies Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-05
Top Cast
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Jack Warden
Cornelius Ryan
Anne Jackson
Kathryn Morgan Ryan
David Stockton
Geoffrey Ryan
Rachael Kelly
Vicki Ryan
Rebecca Schull
Anne Bardenhagen
Bill Moor
Dr. Pat Nelligan
Frederick Rolf
Dr. Slossy
Robert Elston
Dr. Whitmore
Jim Boyd
Dr. Jewett
Peter DeMaio
Harold Robbins
Millie Velasquez
Nurse
W.T. Martin
Staff Physician
Peter Miner
Woody
John Bartholomew Tucker
Emcee
Walter Cronkite
Self
Truman Gaige
Banquet Speaker
Clayton Rohner
Jacques Roux
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Cornelius Ryan, Katie Ryan, John Gay
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- A Private Battle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Procter & Gamble Productions, Robert Halmi Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Cornelius Ryan, Katie Ryan, John Gay
Charles Gross
Larry Pizer
Patrick McMahon
Robert Halmi Jr., Michael Lepiner
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
John Gay
Writer
Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Private Battle
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What is A Private Battle about?
A dramatization of the story of noted writer/journalist Cornelius Ryan, author of "The Longest Day," and the valiant battle against terminal cancer that led him to write about his ordeal, with the help of his loving wife, while at the same time determined to complete "A Bridge Too Far," which he had spent years researching.
Who directed A Private Battle?
A Private Battle was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in A Private Battle?
The principal cast of A Private Battle includes Jack Warden, Anne Jackson, David Stockton, Rachael Kelly, Rebecca Schull.
When was A Private Battle released and how long is it?
A Private Battle was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Private Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Private Battle was composed by Charles Gross.
Is A Private Battle based on a book or true story?
A Private Battle is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cornelius Ryan", Book: "Katie Ryan".