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Battle Cry

1955, Movie, NR, 147 mins

Battle Cry: Review

Based on the novel by Leon Uris, this huge, sprawling, and essentially disappointing movie focuses more on the romantic relationships among a group of Marines and their sweethearts than it does on the story of a Marines communications battalion sent to New Zealand, where they jump to glory or death. Huxley (Van Heflin) is the tough major who combines gentleness with necessary discipline to mold his youthful charges into fighting machines. In the love department, Andy (Aldo R... read more leave a comment

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A hard-hitting, realistic drama of Marine Corps heroism in the Pacific theater of WWII. Director Raoul Walsh ("The Naked And The Dead") captures war in all its aspects, from basic training to the ultimate test of battle. He also portrays the other side of war exploring the stories of the women who remain behind, waiting for their men to return. Based on the novel by Leon Uris ("Exodus").
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Length: 02:28:29
Posted: 5/6/2009

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Year: 1955
Rated NR

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Cast
Van Heflin: Maj. Sam Huxley
Aldo Ray: Andy Hookens
Mona Freeman: Kathy Walker
Nancy Olson: Mrs. Pat Rogers
James Whitmore: Sgt. Mac/Narrator
Raymond Massey: Gen. Snipes

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