The Private War of Major Benson

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Jerry HopperDirector
• William RobertsScreenplay
• Richard Alan SimmonsScreenplay

Cast

• Charlton HestonMaj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson
• Julie AdamsDr. Kay Lambert
• William DemarestJohn
• Tim HoveyCadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
• Nana BryantMother Redempta
• Tim ConsidineCadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
• Sal MineoCadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
• Milburn StoneMaj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
• Mary FieldSister Mary Theresa
• Joey D. VieiraCadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
• Gary PagettCadet Lt. Molony
• Don HaggertyHarold Hibler

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