Battle Cry (1955)

5.7/10 149 min War Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Van Heflin

Major Sam Huxley

Aldo Ray

Andy Hookens

Mona Freeman

Kathy

James Whitmore

MSgt. Mac

Nancy Olson

Mrs. Pat Rogers

Raymond Massey

Major General Snipes

Tab Hunter

Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester

Anne Francis

Rae

Dorothy Malone

Mrs Elaine Yarborough

Fess Parker

Pvt Speedy

Perry Lopez

Pvt Joe Gomez aka Spanish Joe

William Campbell

Pvt 'Ski" Wronski

L.Q. Jones

Pvt. L.Q. Jones

Allyn Ann McLerie

Ruby - Waitress in Diner

John Lupton

Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss

Tommy Cook

Cpl. Ziltch - Huxley's orderly

Susan Morrow

Susan - Ski's girl

Carleton Young

Maj. Jim Wellman - Battalion Executive Officer

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