M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!
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.
Top 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
Sarah Selby
Capt. Dobbs
Dick Simmons
Capt. Norson
Robert Carson
Division Surgeon
Alvy Moore
Runnker
Howard Negley
Major General
Robert Nichols
Pvt. Sommers
FAQ about Battle Circus
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…
When was Battle Circus released?
Battle Circus was released in 1953.
What genres does Battle Circus belong to?
Battle Circus is categorised as Drama, Romance, War.
Who stars in Battle Circus?
The cast of Battle Circus includes Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn, Robert Keith, William Campbell.