Battleground (1949)

118 min · War Film, action film, drama film, war film

Popularity4.5/5

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Directors

William A. Wellman

Cast

John Hodiak, Van Johnson, Ricardo Montalban, Marshall Thompson, James Whitmore, George Murphy, Jerome Courtland, Don Taylor, Bruce Cowling

The story

In mid-December 1944, Privates Jim Layton and William J. Hooper are assigned to the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. As a newcomer, Layton receives a chilly welcome from his squad.

Catalogue themes and tags

1944, Ardennes, World War 2, Action, Drama, War film

Genres

War Film, action film, drama film, war film

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