Battle Circus

“M-G-M's great drama of desire under fire!”

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.

Screenplay

Richard Brooks

Director

Richard Brooks

Status

Released

Release date

06/03/1953

Original language

English

Budget

US$ 1 M

Box office

US$ 2 M