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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
as Sister Mary Theresa
Joey D. Vieira
as Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1955
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family, Romance
Votes15
DirectorJerry Hopper
WritersWilliam Roberts, Joe Connelly, Richard Alan Simmons
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Private War of Major Benson
About The Private War of Major Benson
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.
Directed by Jerry Hopper, The Private War of Major Benson leans on a strong ensemble — Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1955.
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