Battleground
Battleground (1949) is an action drama, directed by William A. Wellman. It stars Van Johnson and John Hodiak. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What Battleground Is About
Battleground follows the 101st Airborne Division besieged at Bastogne during World War II; screenwriter Robert Pirosh was himself a Bastogne veteran. Twenty actual Bastogne paratroopers were brought onto the set to train the actors and appear in the background, while Brigadier General Harry Kinnard, the division's deputy commander at Bastogne, served as technical advisor. The film earned four Oscar nominations, won two (Pirosh's screenplay and Paul Vogel's cinematography), and was MGM's highest grossing film of 1949. Who it's for: anyone drawn to classic war films made with real veteran consultants, reconstructing the siege of Bastogne. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a distant, heroic war narrative, since the film focuses on the soldiers' everyday exhaustion and fear.
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What is Battleground about?
Battleground follows the 101st Airborne Division besieged at Bastogne during World War II; screenwriter Robert Pirosh was himself a Bastogne veteran. Twenty actual Bastogne paratroopers were brought onto the set to train the actors and appear in the background, while Brigadier General Harry Kinnard, the division's deputy commander at Bastogne, served as technical advisor.
Where can I watch Battleground?
Battleground is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Battleground?
Battleground runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).
When did Battleground come out?
Battleground was released in 1949.
Who directed Battleground?
Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Battleground?
Battleground stars Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy.
What is Battleground's rating?
Battleground holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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