A Medal for Benny (1945)
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Director: Irving Pichel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: April 16, 1945
Cast
- Dorothy Lamour - Lolita Sierra
- Arturo de Córdova - Joe Morales
- J. Carrol Naish - Charley Martin
- Mikhail Rasumny - Raphael Catalina
- Fernando Alvarado - Chito Sierra
- Charles Dingle - Zach Mibbe
- Frank McHugh - Edgar Lovekin
- Rosita Moreno - Toodles Castro
- Grant Mitchell - Mayor of Pantera
- Douglass Dumbrille - General
Screenplay
- Frank Butler (Screenplay)
- Jack Wagner (Dialogue)
- John Steinbeck (Story)
- Jack Wagner (Story)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Arthur P. Schmidt
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
slum, catfight, half caste
More Films by Director: Irving Pichel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Medal for Benny about?
- Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
- Who directed A Medal for Benny?
- A Medal for Benny was directed by Irving Pichel.
- Who stars in A Medal for Benny?
- A Medal for Benny stars Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish, Mikhail Rasumny, Fernando Alvarado, Charles Dingle.
- How long is A Medal for Benny?
- A Medal for Benny has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is A Medal for Benny?
- A Medal for Benny is a Drama film.
- Where was A Medal for Benny produced?
- A Medal for Benny was produced in United States of America.