The Private War of Major Benson(1955)
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The Private War of Major Benson Synopsis
A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.
The Private War of Major Benson (1955) is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Jerry Hopper, released on August 2, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest and Tim Hovey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Hopper
- Writers:
- William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons, Joe Connelly
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Private War of Major Benson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlton Heston
as Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson
Julie Adams
as Dr. Kay Lambert
William Demarest
as John
Tim Hovey
as Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
Nana Bryant
as Mother Redempta
Tim Considine
as Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
Sal Mineo
as Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
Milburn Stone
as Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
- Mary Field
Mary Field
as Sister Mary Theresa
Joey D. Vieira
as Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
- Gary Pagett
Gary Pagett
as Cadet Lt. Molony
Don Haggerty
as Harold Hibler
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Hopper, written by William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons and Joe Connelly.
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The Private War of Major Benson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Private War of Major Benson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Private War of Major Benson online?
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The Private War of Major Benson (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Private War of Major Benson?
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The main cast of The Private War of Major Benson (1955) includes Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest, Tim Hovey and Nana Bryant. The film was directed by Jerry Hopper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Private War of Major Benson released?
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The Private War of Major Benson was released on August 2, 1955 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Private War of Major Benson worth watching?
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The Private War of Major Benson (1955) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.