Film
A Medal for Benny
1945 · 1h 17m · Drama
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- 6.1
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Overview
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Cast
Dorothy Lamour
Lolita Sierra
Arturo de Córdova
Joe Morales
J. Carrol Naish
Charley Martin
Mikhail Rasumny
Raphael Catalina
Fernando Alvarado
Chito Sierra
Charles Dingle
Zach Mibbe
Frank McHugh
Edgar Lovekin
Rosita Moreno
Toodles Castro
Grant Mitchell
Mayor of Pantera
Douglass Dumbrille
General
Oliver Blake
Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)
Isabelita Castro
Luz (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Bank Guard (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee
Cop (uncredited)
Tom Fadden
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
Edward Fielding
Governor (uncredited)
Crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Frank ButlerScreenplay
- John SteinbeckStory
- Jack WagnerStory
- Lionel LindonDirector of Photography
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
- Arthur P. SchmidtEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 16, 1945
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Drama
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