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Battle Cry

The dramatic story of US marines in training, in combat and in love during World War II. The story centres on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training to combat.

Based on the novel by Leon Uris. The music by Max Steiner was nominated for an Oscar.

2 hours, 22 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Feb 201606:20

Credits

RoleContributor
Colonel Sam HuxleyVan Heflin
Private Andy HookensAldo Ray
Mrs Danny ForresterMona Freeman
Mrs Pat RogersNancy Olson
Mac/NarratorJames Whitmore
Major General SnipesRaymond Massey
Danny ForresterTab Hunter
Mrs Elaine YarboroughDorothy Malone
RaeAnne Francis
Private SkiWilliam Campbell
Private Marion HotchkissJohn Lupton
Private L Q JonesLQ Jones
DirectorRaoul Walsh
AuthorLeon Uris

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