Drama · United States of America · 1945 · 1h 17m

A Medal for Benny

Director

Cast

Dorothy Lamour as Lolita Sierra Arturo de Córdova as Joe Morales J. Carrol Naish as Charley Martin Mikhail Rasumny as Raphael Catalina Fernando Alvarado as Chito Sierra Charles Dingle as Zach Mibbe

Crew

Lionel Lindon — Director of Photography Arthur P. Schmidt — Editor Victor Young — Original Music Composer Frank Butler — Screenplay John Steinbeck — Story Jack Wagner — Story

Synopsis

Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Irving Pichel Director Lionel Lindon Director of Photography Arthur P. Schmidt Editor Victor Young Original Music Composer Frank Butler Screenplay John Steinbeck Story Jack Wagner Story Edith Head Costume Design

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