Battle Circus
1953, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!
A young Army nurse, Lt Ruth McGara, newly assigned to the 8666th MASH during the Korean War, attracts the sexual attention of the unit's commander Dr. Jed Webbe. Major Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a "no strings" relationship. McGara is warned by the other nurses of Webbe's womanizing ways. Despite these initial handicaps, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. The relationship deepens and uplifts both characters.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Battle Circus is streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BrooksDirector
- Humphrey BogartMajor Jed Webbe
- June AllysonLt. Ruth McGara
- Keenan WynnSgt. Orvil Statt
- Robert KeithLieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
- William CampbellCapt. John Rustford
- Perry SheehanLt. Laurence
- Patricia TiernanLt. Rose Ashland
- Adele LongmireLt. Jane Franklin
- Jonathan CottAdjutant
- Ann MorrisonLt. Edith Edwards
- Sarah SelbyCapt. Dobbs
- Dick SimmonsCapt. Norson
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Brooks, Allen Rivkin, Laura Kerr
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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How long is Battle Circus?
Battle Circus runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Battle Circus have a post-credits scene?
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Battle Circus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Battle Circus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Battle Circus on?
Battle Circus is streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Battle Circus?
If you liked Battle Circus, try The Bridges at Toko-Ri, From Here to Eternity, The Quiet American.
Who directed Battle Circus?
Battle Circus (1953) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson, Keenan Wynn.