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Battle Cry

Battle Cry

The men who fought. The women who waited. And the stolen moments they shared.

19555.62h 29mNR

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.

Directed by Raoul Walsh
Written by Leon Uris
Produced by Raoul Walsh, Jack L. Warner
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Top Cast

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Major Sam Huxley

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Andy Hookens

Mona Freeman

Mona Freeman

Kathy

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

MSgt. Mac

Nancy Olson

Nancy Olson

Mrs. Pat Rogers

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Major General Snipes

Tab Hunter

Tab Hunter

Pvt Dan 'Danny' Forrester

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Rae

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

Mrs Elaine Yarborough

Fess Parker

Fess Parker

Pvt Speedy

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Themes & Keywords

world war iiu.s. marine

About Battle Cry

Battle Cry is a war, drama, romance film released in 1955 exploring themes of world war ii, u.s. marine. Directed by Raoul Walsh, it stars Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, Mona Freeman. 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.

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