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Battle Circus
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Battle Circus

1953-03-06 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Romance · War

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.

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Directors
Richard Brooks
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,201,000
Revenue
USD 2,362,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartMajor Jed Webbe
June AllysonJune AllysonLt. Ruth McGara
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnSgt. Orvil Statt
Robert KeithRobert KeithLieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
William CampbellWilliam CampbellCapt. John Rustford
Perry SheehanLt. Laurence
Patricia TiernanPatricia TiernanLt. Rose Ashland
Adele LongmireAdele LongmireLt. Jane Franklin
Jonathan CottJonathan CottAdjutant
Ann MorrisonAnn MorrisonLt. Edith Edwards
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyCapt. Dobbs
Dick SimmonsDick SimmonsCapt. Norson
Robert CarsonDivision Surgeon
Alvy MooreAlvy MooreRunnker
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyMajor General
Robert NicholsRobert NicholsPvt. Sommers

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