The Private War of Major Benson (1955)

Name: The Private War of Major Benson
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Released: 1955
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest, Tim Hovey, Nana Bryant

1h 45m United States of America

Comedy Family Romance

Plot

Major Benson, known for his bluntness, faces a tough decision: leave the Army or revitalize the struggling ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it faces a critical inspection. At the academy, he finds himself managing a lively group of three hundred cadets, each with their own unique charm and mischief. Alongside the challenge of molding these young recruits, he also meets a female doctor who offers the perfect remedy for his cantankerous demeanor. As he navigates this unexpected journey, Major Benson discovers growth and camaraderie in the most unlikely of places.

Cast

Charlton Heston Julie Adams William Demarest Tim Hovey Nana Bryant Tim Considine Sal Mineo Milburn Stone Mary Field Joey D. Vieira Gary Pagett Don Haggerty David Janssen Richard H. Cutting Sue George