Battleground (1949)
Battleground is a 1949 action movie directed by William A. Wellman, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Van Johnson, John Hodiak and Ricardo Montalban.
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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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 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.
When was Battleground released?
Battleground was released on 9 November 1949.
How long is Battleground?
Battleground runs 1h 58m.
Who made Battleground?
Battleground was directed by William A. Wellman.
Where can I watch Battleground?
Battleground is available on Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch Battleground
Stream: Philo
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Van Johnson as Holley
- John Hodiak as Jarvess
- Ricardo Montalban as Roderigues
- George Murphy as 'Pop' Stazak
- Marshall Thompson as Jim Layton
- Jerome Courtland as Abner Spudler
- Don Taylor as Standiferd
- Bruce Cowling as Wolowicz
- James Whitmore as Kinnie
- Douglas Fowley as 'Kipp' Kippton
- Leon Ames as The Chaplain
- Herbert Anderson as Hansan