The Private War of Major Benson
- Original title
- The Private War of Major Benson
- Year
- 1955
- Running time
- 105 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Charlton Heston
- Julie Adams
- William Demarest
- Tim Hovey
- Nana Bryant
- Sal Mineo
- Mary Field
- Joey D. Vieira
- David Janssen
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Comedy
- 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.
- Awards
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1955: Nominated for Oscar: Best Story
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