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Battleground

1949 · 118 min · Director: William A. Wellman

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.

What Battleground Is About

Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.

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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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