Battle Cry(1955)
The men who fought. The women who waited. And the stolen moments they shared.
Battle Cry Synopsis
The dramatic story of US Marines in training, in combat, and in love, during World War II. The story centers on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.
Battle Cry (1955) is a war, drama and romance film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on February 2, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman and James Whitmore. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Leon Uris, Leon Uris
- Producers:
- Raoul Walsh, Jack L. Warner
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Battle Cry (1955) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Battle Cry before you stream it.
Battle Cry Cast & Crew
Main cast
Van Heflin
as Major Sam Huxley
Aldo Ray
as Andy Hookens
Mona Freeman
as Kathy
James Whitmore
as MSgt. Mac
Nancy Olson
as Mrs. Pat Rogers
Raymond Massey
as Major General Snipes
Tab Hunter
as Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester
Anne Francis
as Rae
Dorothy Malone
as Mrs Elaine Yarborough
Fess Parker
as Pvt Speedy
Perry Lopez
as Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe
William Campbell
as Pvt 'Ski" Wronski
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Leon Uris and Leon Uris, produced by Raoul Walsh and Jack L. Warner.
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Battle Cry Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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Battle Cry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Battle Cry online?
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Battle Cry (1955) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Battle Cry?
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The main cast of Battle Cry (1955) includes Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman, James Whitmore and Nancy Olson. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Battle Cry released?
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Battle Cry was released on February 2, 1955 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is Battle Cry worth watching?
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Battle Cry (1955) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Battle Cry?
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Yes. The official Battle Cry trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.