Battleground (1949) | |
Director(s) | William A. Wellman |
Producer(s) | Robert Pirosh (associate), Dore Schary |
Top Genres | Action, Drama, War |
Top Topics | Army, World War II |
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Battleground (1949) was a War - Action Film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Dore Schary and Robert Pirosh.
Academy Awards 1949 --- Ceremony Number 22 (source: AMPAS)
Award | Recipient | Result |
Best Supporting Actor | James Whitmore | Nominated |
Best Cinematography | Paul C. Vogel | Won |
Best Director | William A. Wellman | Nominated |
Best Film Editing | John Dunning | Nominated |
Best Picture | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | Nominated |
Best Writing | Robert Pirosh | Won |
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Battleground (1949): Bastogne and The Screaming Eagles
By 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 1, 2020 From 4 Star Films“We must never again let any force dedicated to a super-race or a super-idea, or super-anything become strong enough to impose itself upon a free world. We must be smart enough and tough enough in the beginning to put out the fire before it starts spreading.”? ~ Leon Ames as the Chaplain... Read full article
Warner Archive Blu-ray: A Cast of Sympathetic Characters in Battleground (1949)
By KC on Mar 17, 2017 From Classic MoviesWe must be smart enough and tough enough in the beginning. To put out the fire before it starts spreading. Battleground (1949) performs a balancing act of great precision. It plunges you into the devastation of war, but it also shows flickers of light. Though it can often be difficult to watch, thi... Read full article
Battleground (1949)
By Bonnie on Jul 4, 2016 From Classic Reel GirlFreedom is not free. On this Independence Day, I would like to remember all those who fought for the freedom we enjoy by sharing Battleground (1949), a World War II film with authentic details and realistic characters. The movie is further fitting because one of its stars is George Murphy, t... Read full article
Battleground (1949)
By Beatrice on May 27, 2015 From Flickers in TimeBattleground Directed by William A. Wellman Written by Robert Pirosh 1949/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer First viewing/Amazon Instant Soldier: Look, you’re not selling it to me, you’re showing me how to fire it. Late in life, William A. Wellman still could direct a mean action sequence. Th... Read full article
Battleground (1949)
By smumcountry on Apr 14, 2014 From Smum CountyApril 14, 2014 by smumcounty ?This story is about, and dedicated to, those Americans who met General Heinrich von Luttwitz and his 47 Panzer Corps and won for themselves the honored and immortal name ‘The Battered Bastards of Bastogne.’? Thus begins ?Battleground? (1949) and you can bet ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Holley: That's P.F.C. to you major as in praying for civilian
Mess Sergeant: [Bastogne is about to be overrun and everyone is being rallied to defend the town, he runs into motor pool] Fall out and draw rifles and ammo right now!
motor pool PFC: [shuts down motor he's working on] Chow?
Mess Sergeant: You ain't even warm! Follow me all of you, on the double!
Holley: That the new platoon leader?
Pvt. Johnny Rodriguez: Yeah, fresh off the boat.
Pvt. Ernest J. "Pop" Stazak: I understand your problems, men. I was once an enlisted man, myself.
Holley: For six months, maybe. Then seventeen weeks at OCS and he's an officer and gentleman by special act of Congress.
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Facts about
According to producer Armand Deutsch in "Me and Bogie," Robert Taylor was originally assigned to the lead role but was unhappy because at this point in his career he wanted a personal starring vehicle. Deutsch let him see the script for "Ambush," and Taylor wanted to do it. After much wrangling with Dore Schary, Taylor finally got to do the forgettable Western.
James Arness, who has a minor role as division member Garby, served in World War II and is the most decorated of the actors in the film. He received the Bronze Star; the Purple Heart; the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze campaign stars; the World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service.
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