A Medal for Benny(1945)
A Medal for Benny Synopsis
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
A Medal for Benny (1945) is a drama film directed by Irving Pichel, released on April 16, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish and Mikhail Rasumny. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writers:
- Frank Butler, Jack Wagner, John Steinbeck
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Medal for Benny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Lamour
as Lolita Sierra
Arturo de Córdova
as Joe Morales
J. Carrol Naish
as Charley Martin
Mikhail Rasumny
as Raphael Catalina
Fernando Alvarado
as Chito Sierra
Charles Dingle
as Zach Mibbe
Frank McHugh
as Edgar Lovekin
Rosita Moreno
as Toodles Castro
Grant Mitchell
as Mayor of Pantera
Douglass Dumbrille
as General
Oliver Blake
as Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)
- Isabelita Castro
Isabelita Castro
as Luz (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Irving Pichel, written by Frank Butler, Jack Wagner and John Steinbeck.
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A Medal for Benny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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A Medal for Benny – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Medal for Benny?
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The main cast of A Medal for Benny (1945) includes Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish, Mikhail Rasumny and Fernando Alvarado. The film was directed by Irving Pichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Medal for Benny released?
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A Medal for Benny was released on April 16, 1945 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is A Medal for Benny worth watching?
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A Medal for Benny (1945) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.