The Private War of Major Benson
1955, English. Directed by Jerry Hopper.
One of Life's Happiest Experiences is MARCHING YOUR WAY!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jerry HopperDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 2 August 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons, Bob Mosher
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The Private War of Major Benson runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Private War of Major Benson is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Private War of Major Benson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private War of Major Benson?
If you liked The Private War of Major Benson, try Yours, Mine & Ours, Please Don't Eat the Daisies, The Little Rascals.
Who directed The Private War of Major Benson?
The Private War of Major Benson (1955) was directed by Jerry Hopper and stars Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest.