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The Private War of Major Benson

1955-1h 45min
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6.7 / 10 13

A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.

Directed by Jerry Hopper

Writers William Roberts Richard Alan Simmons Joe Connelly

Stars Charlton Heston Julie Adams William Demarest

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Charlton Heston

Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson
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Julie Adams

Dr. Kay Lambert
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William Demarest

John
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Tim Hovey

Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
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Nana Bryant

Mother Redempta
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Tim Considine

Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
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Sal Mineo

Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
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Milburn Stone

Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
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Mary Field

Sister Mary Theresa
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Joey D. Vieira

Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
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Gary Pagett

Cadet Lt. Molony
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Don Haggerty

Harold Hibler

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