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What is Battle Circus about?

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 1953-03-06
Director: Richard Brooks
Rating: ★ 6.0 / 10

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Humphrey Bogart Major Jed Webbe
June Allyson Lt. Ruth McGara
Keenan Wynn Sgt. Orvil Statt
Robert Keith Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters
William Campbell Capt. John Rustford
Perry Sheehan Lt. Laurence

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