(Battle Circus)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Romance,

War

Runtime:

90 minutes

Year:

1953

Directors:

Richard Brooks

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Production companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget:

$1,201,000

Revenue:

$2,362,000

Actors:

Major Jed Webbe

Lt. Ruth McGara

Sgt. Orvil Statt

Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters

Capt. John Rustford

Crews:

Music

Cinematography

Art Direction

Art Direction

Set Decoration