Comedy ·Family ·Romance · United States of America · 1955 · 1h 45m

The Private War of Major Benson

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Director
Jerry Hopper
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
Crew
William Roberts — Screenplay Richard Alan Simmons — Screenplay Joe Connelly — Story Bob Mosher — Story
Tagline

One of Life's Happiest Experiences is MARCHING YOUR WAY!

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Jerry Hopper Director William Roberts Screenplay Richard Alan Simmons Screenplay Joe Connelly Story Bob Mosher Story
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