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The Private War of Major Benson
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The Private War of Major Benson

1955
Directed byJerry Hopper
1h 45m

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.

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Charlton HestonMaj. Bernard R. 'Barney' BensonJulie AdamsDr. Kay Lambert
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William Demarest
John
Tim HoveyCadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
Nana BryantMother Redempta
Tim ConsidineCadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
Sal MineoCadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
Milburn StoneMaj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
Mary FieldSister Mary Theresa
Joey D. VieiraCadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
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GENRES
ComedyFamilyRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.6

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