Movie: The Private War of Major Benson

Top 10 Billed Cast

Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston

Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson

Julie Adams
Julie Adams

Dr. Kay Lambert

William Demarest
William Demarest

John

Tim Hovey
Tim Hovey

Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty

Nana Bryant
Nana Bryant

Mother Redempta

Tim Considine
Tim Considine

Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler

Sal Mineo
Sal Mineo

Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik

Milburn Stone
Milburn Stone

Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey

Mary Field
Mary Field

Sister Mary Theresa

Joey D. Vieira
Joey D. Vieira

Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1955-08-02

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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