Battleground (1949) movie poster

Battleground (1949)

"The First Great Picture Of The Second World War!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 52%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 78% (RT: 78%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
William A. Wellman
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (96 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
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
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Battleground is a 1949 action, adventure, drama film directed by William A. Wellman. 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. The film has been rated by 96 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Battleground delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Battleground (1949) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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