Battle Circus (1953)

Cast

• Humphrey Bogart - Major Jed Webbe
• June Allyson - Lt. Ruth McGara
• Keenan Wynn - Sgt. Orvil Statt
• Robert Keith - Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
• William Campbell - Capt. John Rustford
• Perry Sheehan - Lt. Laurence
• Patricia Tiernan - Lt. Rose Ashland
• Adele Longmire - Lt. Jane Franklin
• Jonathan Cott - Adjutant
• Ann Morrison - Lt. Edith Edwards

Screenplay

• Richard Brooks
• Allen Rivkin (Story)
• Laura Kerr (Story)

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning

Keywords

korean war (1950-53), romance, doctor nurse relationship, field hospital, war surgeon, love in war, u.s. army hospital

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battle Circus about?

A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe. Major Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.

Who directed Battle Circus?

Battle Circus was directed by Richard Brooks.

Who stars in Battle Circus?

Battle Circus stars Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn, Robert Keith, William Campbell, Perry Sheehan.

How long is Battle Circus?

Battle Circus has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).

What genre is Battle Circus?

Battle Circus is a Drama, Romance, War film.

What is the budget of Battle Circus?

Battle Circus had a budget of $1M.

How much did Battle Circus gross?

Battle Circus grossed $2M worldwide.

Where was Battle Circus produced?

Battle Circus was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Battle Circus?

The themes of Battle Circus include: Moving Relationship Stories, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.