The Private War of Major Benson

directed by Jerry Hopper
Category: "Comedy"
Year of Release:1955
Date Added:01/04/2022
Date Watched:01/04/2022
Description:Major Barney Benson (Charlton Heston) is nearly kicked out of the army because of his harsh training methods. He is given one last chance—to get the ROTC program at a Catholic military school to pass inspection. He begins to train the boys using the same methods that got him in trouble in the army. The boys soon sign a petition to get rid of him. But with the help of doctor Kay Lambert (Julie Adams), Benson learns to soften his approach. The boys rescind their petition, the school passes the inspection, Benson ends up with Kay and is reassigned regular duty.
My Rating:6

Reviews for The Private War of Major Benson

Review - Private War of Major Benson, The

No surprises. Heston overplays his tough major role somewhat, and things move slowly, but overall it's a watchable hour and a half.

Reviewed by Roger on 2022-01-04 17:58:07

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