Battleground(1949)
“The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!”
Overview
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Director
William A. Wellman
Studio
Loew's Incorporated
Cast
Van Johnson
as Holley
John Hodiak
as Jarvess
Ricardo Montalban
as Roderigues
George Murphy
as 'Pop' Stazak
Marshall Thompson
as Jim Layton
Jerome Courtland
as Abner Spudler
Don Taylor
as Standiferd
Bruce Cowling
as Wolowicz
James Whitmore
as Kinnie
Douglas Fowley
as 'Kipp' Kippton
Leon Ames
as The Chaplain
Herbert Anderson
as Hansan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
German
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Loew's Incorporated • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Battleground?▼
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What is Battleground about?▼
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Who directed Battleground?▼
Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman and released in 1949. It is a action, adventure, drama, war film.
How long is Battleground?▼
Battleground has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Battleground?▼
The cast of Battleground includes Van Johnson as Holley, John Hodiak as Jarvess, Ricardo Montalban as Roderigues, George Murphy as 'Pop' Stazak, Marshall Thompson as Jim Layton and more.
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