Battle Circus
"M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!"
Originally released in 1953. Battle Circus is a drama/romance film. directed by Richard Brooks.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, and Keenan Wynn
Synopsis
A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe. Major Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Major Jed Webbe
June Allyson
as Lt. Ruth McGara
Keenan Wynn
as Sgt. Orvil Statt
Robert Keith
as Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
William Campbell
as Capt. John Rustford
Perry Sheehan
as Lt. Laurence
Patricia Tiernan
as Lt. Rose Ashland
Adele Longmire
as Lt. Jane Franklin
Jonathan Cott
as Adjutant
Ann Morrison
as Lt. Edith Edwards
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,201,000
- Revenue
- $2,362,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Circus about?
A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe. Major Webbe, who has a drinking pro...
Who directed Battle Circus?
Battle Circus was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Battle Circus?
Battle Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Battle Circus released?
Battle Circus was released on March 6, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battle Circus?
The main cast of Battle Circus includes Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn, Robert Keith, William Campbell.