Movie

The Private War of Major Benson

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★ 6.7(15)19551h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Jerry Hopper
Release date: 1955-08-02
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

About The Private War of Major Benson

The Private War of Major Benson is a 1955 movie in the Comedy, Family and Romance genres, directed by Jerry Hopper, starring Charlton Heston, Julie Adams and William Demarest. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Private War of Major Benson in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Charlton Heston

Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson

Julie Adams

Dr. Kay Lambert

William Demarest

John

Tim Hovey

Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty

Nana Bryant

Mother Redempta

Tim Considine

Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler

Sal Mineo

Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik

Milburn Stone

Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey

Mary Field

Sister Mary Theresa

Joey D. Vieira

Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)

Gary Pagett

Cadet Lt. Molony

Don Haggerty

Harold Hibler

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Private War of Major Benson in Italy?+

The Private War of Major Benson is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Private War of Major Benson on Netflix?+

The Private War of Major Benson is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Private War of Major Benson?+

The Private War of Major Benson has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Private War of Major Benson?+

The Private War of Major Benson stars Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest, Tim Hovey and Nana Bryant.

When did The Private War of Major Benson come out?+

The Private War of Major Benson is a 1955 movie directed by Jerry Hopper.

What genre is The Private War of Major Benson?+

The Private War of Major Benson is Comedy, Family and Romance film.

Who directed The Private War of Major Benson?+

The Private War of Major Benson was directed by Jerry Hopper.