Aired Thursday May 25, 12:30am - 3:00amon AFN Movie

Battle Cry (1955)

War

In the early days of America's involvement in World War II, a Marine battalion readies to challenge the Japanese. The men will see limited action at Guadalcanal, but their leader, Major Sam Huxley (Van Heflin), won't rest until his forces get closer to the action. Meanwhile, Andy (Aldo Ray), a key member of "Huxley's Harlots," sets aside his fear of leaving his new wife (Nancy Olson) a war widow for the second time, and joins his buddies in the crucial Battle of Saipan.

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Raoul WalshDirector
  • Van HeflinMajor Sam Huxley
  • Aldo RayPvt./Pfc Andy Hookens
  • Mona FreemanKathy/Mrs. Danny Forrester
  • Nancy OlsonMrs. Pat Rogers
  • James WhitmoreMSgt. Mac/Narrator
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