The Private War of Major Benson
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8/2/1955Runtime
105 minsOverview
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.
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A gruff military man learns the value of patience and kindness while whipping a scrappy group of young cadets into shape, think "tough guy softened by kids and romance" with plenty of heart and humor. It's the kind of feel-good, earnest film that believes in second chances and the transformative power of community.
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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
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