Battleground
"The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!"
Originally released in 1949. Battleground is a action/adventure film. directed by William A. Wellman.
Starring Van Johnson, John Hodiak, and Ricardo Montalban
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Loew's Incorporated
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battleground 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 ...
Who directed Battleground?
Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Battleground?
Battleground has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Battleground released?
Battleground was released on November 9, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battleground?
The main cast of Battleground includes Van Johnson, John Hodiak, Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Marshall Thompson.