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Battle Circus

Play trailer Poster for Battle Circus 1953,  1h 30m,  War/ Drama/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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In an Army field hospital during the Korean War, a tempestuous relationship develops between an arrogant, cynical, brilliant military surgeon named Maj. Jed Webbe and a nurse, Lt. Ruth McCara, who is new to the front. Though Webbe is gruff and awkward in his advances, his romance with McCara nevertheless deepens. However, the harsh reality of war and the couple's commitment to their military duties complicates the love affair.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Jun 24, 2019
A war story that has everything but a plot. Go to Full Review
Howard Thompson New York Times Apr 8, 2008
3/5
An absorbing, often tingling background of a mobile Army surgical hospital at the Korean front. Unfortunately for the general pace and impact, considerable time is allotted to a dawdling and familiar personal drama. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 19, 2012
C+
Though not one of Bogart's strongest, this serviceable feature is one of few war (Korea) films in which he wears uniform, and his only MGM picture, co-starring with that studio's reliable performer, June Allyson. Go to Full Review
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Theodore W Nov 26, 2018 Battle Circus is a disappointing film. It is about the love story of a hard-bitten Army surgeon and a new nurse who ready to save the world. Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson give terrible performances. The screenplay is badly written. Richard Brooks did a horrible job directing this movie. I was not impressed with this motion picture. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Brooks

Director

Humphrey Bogart

Maj. Jed Webbe

June Allyson

Lt. Ruth McGara

Keenan Wynn

Sgt. Orvil Statt

Robert Keith

Lt. Col. Hilary Walters

William Campbell

Capt. John "Rusty" Rustford

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Battle Circus

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Synopsis In an Army field hospital during the Korean War, a tempestuous relationship develops between an arrogant, cynical, brilliant military surgeon named Maj. Jed Webbe and a nurse, Lt. Ruth McCara, who is new to the front. Though Webbe is gruff and awkward in his advances, his romance with McCara nevertheless deepens. However, the harsh reality of war and the couple's commitment to their military duties complicates the love affair.
Director
Richard Brooks
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter
Richard Brooks
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
War, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 1953, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2015
Runtime
1h 30m
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