Cry 'Havoc'
“Girls Who Live Dangerously!”
Synopsis
The Army nurses on Bataan need help badly, but when it arrives, it sure isn't what they expected. A motley crew, including a Southern belle, a waitress, and a stripper, show up. Many conflicts arise among these women who are thrown together in what is a desperate and ultimately hopeless situation.
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Margaret Sullavan
Lieutenant Smith
Ann Sothern
Pat
Joan Blondell
Grace
Fay Bainter
Captain Marsh
Ella Raines
Connie
Marsha Hunt
Flo Norris
Frances Gifford
Helen
Diana Lewis
Nydia
Heather Angel
Andra
Dorothy Morris
Sue
Connie Gilchrist
Sadie
Gloria Grafton
Steve
Fely Franquelli
Luisita
Anna Q. Nilsson
Nurse (uncredited)
George Beban Jr.
Dying Man
William Bishop
Soldier
Bill Cartledge
Man
Russ Clark
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Osborn
- Original Title
- Cry 'Havoc'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Paul Osborn, Allan Kenward
Karl Freund, Hal Rosher
Ralph E. Winters
Edwin H. Knopf
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Paul Osborn
Screenplay
Edwin H. Knopf
Producer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Hal Rosher
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
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 Cry 'Havoc'
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What is Cry 'Havoc' about?
The Army nurses on Bataan need help badly, but when it arrives, it sure isn't what they expected. A motley crew, including a Southern belle, a waitress, and a stripper, show up. Many conflicts arise among these women who are thrown together in what is a desperate and ultimately hopeless situation.
Who directed Cry 'Havoc'?
Cry 'Havoc' was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Cry 'Havoc'?
The principal cast of Cry 'Havoc' includes Margaret Sullavan, Ann Sothern, Joan Blondell, Fay Bainter, Ella Raines.
When was Cry 'Havoc' released and how long is it?
Cry 'Havoc' was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry 'Havoc'?
Cry 'Havoc' holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).