Battle Circus(1953)
M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!
Battle Circus Synopsis
A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe. Major Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.
Battle Circus (1953) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Richard Brooks, released on March 6, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn and Robert Keith. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Brooks
- Writers:
- Richard Brooks, Allen Rivkin, Laura Kerr
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,201,000
- Revenue:
- $2,362,000
- Status:
- Released
Battle Circus (1953) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Battle Circus before you stream it.
Battle Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Major Jed Webbe
June Allyson
as Lt. Ruth McGara
Keenan Wynn
as Sgt. Orvil Statt
Robert Keith
as Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
William Campbell
as Capt. John Rustford
- Perry Sheehan
Perry Sheehan
as Lt. Laurence
Patricia Tiernan
as Lt. Rose Ashland
Adele Longmire
as Lt. Jane Franklin
Jonathan Cott
as Adjutant
Ann Morrison
as Lt. Edith Edwards
Sarah Selby
as Capt. Dobbs
Dick Simmons
as Capt. Norson
Key crew
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Richard Brooks, Allen Rivkin and Laura Kerr, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Battle Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 19 ratings.
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Battle Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Battle Circus online?
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Battle Circus (1953) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Battle Circus?
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The main cast of Battle Circus (1953) includes Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn, Robert Keith and William Campbell. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Battle Circus released?
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Battle Circus was released on March 6, 1953 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Battle Circus worth watching?
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Battle Circus (1953) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Battle Circus?
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Yes. The official Battle Circus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.