The movie stars humphrey bogart and june allyson, and. This is a story about the indomitable human spirit. Though not one of bogeys best films, battle circus bears a number of distinctions. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title battle circus. Desert legion 1953 alan ladd, richard conte, arlene dah. Battle circus band, a progressive rock band from new zealand battle circus, battle circuss eponymous debut album. Its not that battle circus was a complete failure but the trailers for the 1953 film inadvertently described two films, sending mixed signals with the line allyson in love. Ed hutcheson, managing editor of the day 1951 the african queen charlie allnut 1951 sirocco harry smith 1951 the enforcer dist. Having coincidentally seen another korean war film, one minute to zero. A novel about three army doctors, which went on to inspire a movie, a tv series, and a string of literary sequels.
Gallery of 24 movie poster and cover images for battle circus 1953. Tagline for battle circus desire bit the dust when humphrey bogart teamed with one of his unlikeliest costars, june allyson, for his only mgm film. Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a no strings relationship. According to tcms article on the film, it was partly filmed at camp pickett, where the mash units trained, helping to give a feeling of authenticity. Ruth mcgara is assigned to a mobile army surgical hospital mash unit near the front lines of the korean war. Set in korea and made during the war, this is the love story of a hardbitten army surgeon, and a new nurse ready to save the world. Battle circus 1953 humphrey bogar, june allyson full length classic war. Allysons girl next door image was solidified during the 1940 and 1950s. Movierobs favorite trivia the film originally had a different title but the studio and the director thought that title would mislead audiences, so battle circus was instead chosen. Bogart plays a surgeon and commander of mobile army surgical hospital 8666, with allyson playing a newly arrived nurse. Disorder in the court 1936 scarlet street 1945 the scarlet pimpernel 1934 the black book 1949 the phantom of the opera 1925 shaolin temple 1976 he walked by night 1948 the fatal. Allyson is a selfsacrificing nurse who comes to korea to serve at bogarts. The korean war still had another few months before it was officially over when this film was first released and actual footage from the war is. In his only mgm film, humphrey bogart plays the commanding officer of a mash unit during the korean war.
Webbe is pushy and seems to care only for momentary pleasures, but mcgara falls for him. Battle circus performed at many international festivals, including the big day out in new zealand, sxsw and. June allyson 19172006 was an american stage, film, and television actress, dancer, and singer. The korean war still had another few months before it was officially over when this film was first released and actual footage from the war is featured in it. Battle circus 1953 approved 1h 30min drama, romance, war 6 march 1953 usa set in korea and made during the war, this is the love story of a hardbitten army surgeon, and a new nurse ready to save the world. Bogart was badly miscast and his performance proves it.
Battle circus 1953 pg 03061953 us war, drama 1h 30m user score. It was written and directed by richard brooks take the high ground. A nurse joins a boozing majors mobile army surgical hospital during the korean war. Battle circus, a 1953 film starring humphrey bogart. Sunrises rating of the film battle circus sunrise there could be better chemistry between bogart and allyson, but what brooks defines well is a military surgeons unique view of what saves lives during war. Battle circus richard brooks, 1953 you dont get very far along in battle circus before you realize that it is actually, basically mash the 1970 movie, the novel it was based on, and, ultimately, the television series based on it, but without the 1960s counterculture sensibility of the robert altman film. Desert legion 1953 alan ladd, richard conte, arlene dah youtube. When nurse june allyson shows up, bogie is irritated by her foolhardiness and misplaced idealism. Ruth mcgara allyson is assigned to a mobile army surgical hospital mash unit near the front lines of the korean war. Bogart runs his operation by the book, though he can take time out now and again for. This newly remastered release of battle circus, an early film from director richard brooks, is a must for fans of bogart and as well as those who love robert altmans 1970 best picture nominee mash. Battle circus by battle circus, released 20 june 2011 1. Battle circus 1953 dvd humphrey bogart, june allyson, keenan wynn new. June allysonwar filmcable boxhumphrey bogartnext videolive tvclassic.
Battle circus biography battle circus is a new zealand heavy prog band conceivably constructed out of marcel bellve on guitars and vocals, yvonne wu on pianos and keyboards, ryan marshall on bass, and james whitlock on drums with occasional help from daniel bosher in that regard. Discord dynamic and dark, new zealands battle circus douses the senses with stunningly dramatic ferocity. There she meets and is roughly romanced by major jed webbe, one of the units surgeons. The opening scene in the tv series pays homage to the one in battle circus complete with helicopter landing at camp. Desire bit the dust when humphrey bogart teamed with one of his unlikeliest costars, june allyson, for his only mgm film. The movie stars humphrey bogart and june allyson, and costars keenan wynn and robert keith. The movies title battle circus refers to the hospitals ability to pack up and move like a circus. Humphrey bogart and june allyson in battle circus 1953 june allyson in battle circus. Bogart in his only film for metrogoldwynmayer plays a surgeon and commander of mobile army surgical hospital. Battle circus 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Battle circus this movie was the forerunner to mash, chronicling a mobile army surgical hospital in the korean war. With humphrey bogart, june allyson, keenan wynn, robert keith. Battle circus 1953 share this set and filmed in korea during the korean war, humphrey bogart plays maj. Battle circus is also the only mgm film bogart had made.
Nov 05, 2019 movierobs favorite trivia the film originally had a different title but the studio and the director thought that title would mislead audiences, so battle circus was instead chosen. Battle circus full frame, manufactured on demand, mono. But 15 years earlier, humphrey bogart and june allyson starred in writerdirector richard brooks 1953 medical melodrama battle circus, set in a very familiar mobile army. The attention to detail is the movies strong point, which is unsurprising since the technical adviser had commanded one of the first mash units in korea, and they filmed near the us training base for mash units. Major jed webbe humphrey bogart is a brilliant, hardbitten army surgeon with a weakness for women and. Bogart runs his operation by the book, though he can take time out now and again for compassion. The original title that was rejected was mash 66, which referred to the same mobile army surgical hospital unit in the korean war later made. The sounds of battle can be heard and the recently wounded are being brought in. The original title that was rejected was mash 66, which referred to the same mobile army surgical hospital unit in the korean war later made famous in both the film mash 1970 and the tv. Battle circus is a 1953 war film directed by richard brooks, who also wrote the screenplay. The fourpieces reputation for explosive performances and bold. It is, as it turned out, one of his very last movies, and one of the few war films in which he actually wears a military uniform. She appeared in 35 of her 37 movies in those two decades.
Battle circus 1953 written and directed by richard brooks from a story by allen rivkin and his wife laura kerr this precursor to richard hookers novel which inspired the movie mash and tv series mash focuses on the mobile aspects of a surgical hospital mash unit number 66 and how it operates much like a circus tents down move to another location tents up etc. This 1953 film chronicles the trials and tribulation of mash 8666 and the relationship between maj. Jul 06, 2017 battle circus richard brooks, 1953 you dont get very far along in battle circus before you realize that it is actually, basically mash the 1970 movie, the novel it was based on, and, ultimately, the television series based on it, but without the 1960s counterculture sensibility of the robert altman film. The film originally had a different title but the studio and the director thought that title would mislead audiences, so battle circus was instead chosen. Made during the korean war, this tribute to the indomitable human spirit takes an authentic, almost documentarylike look at the nurses and doctors who operated in the battlefront mobile army surgical hospitals. Battle circus full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound on. A young army nurse, lt ruth mcgara june allyson, newly assigned to the 66th mash during the korean war, attracts the sexual attention of the units commander dr. Battle circus performed at many international festivals, including the big day out in new zealand, sxsw and culture collide in the united states, spring scream festival in taiwan, and fuse festival in australia. The story of their love and heroism, told against the grimly realistic background of pounding artillery and deadly ambushes, forms the core of the film. Weak script and uninspired performances dont help this depressing story. Bogarts major jeb webbe, the commanding officer of a medical unit during the korean war, runs his operation by the book, though occasionally he succumbs to sensitive compassion. Named after the 1953 humphrey bogart film, the band toured new zealand constantly for several years, before setting off on international tours across australia, europe, and the united states where they eventually relocated in 2010. Battle circus 1953 humphrey bogar, june allyson full length. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters.
Webbe, who has a drinking problem, at first wants a. But 15 years earlier, humphrey bogart and june allyson starred in writerdirector richard brooks 1953 medical melodrama battle circus, set in a very familiar mobile army surgical. Buy battle circus movie posters from movie poster shop. Films and television brimming with passion, drama, satire, comedy, and depth. Battle circus is a 1953 american war film directed by richard brooks, who also wrote the screenplay. Introduction for newcomers monthly film bulletin may 1953 vol. The films of william campbell show list info william campbell october 30, 1923 april 28, 2011 was an american actor who appeared in supporting roles in major film productions, and also starred in several lowbudget bmovies and horror films. The studio worried people would think it was about potatoes. Battle circus 1953sappy drama casts bogart as a surgeon at a m a s h unit during the korean war. Battle circus full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound.
The title battle circus comes from the way the mobile field units can strike their tents, move to a new battle area, then set them up again like circus roustabouts in nothing flat. Richard hornberger writing under the pseudonym richard hooker published mash. May 12, 2017 the film originally had a different title but the studio and the director thought that title would mislead audiences, so battle circus was instead chosen. Despite initial obstacles, their love flourishes against a background of war, enemy attacks, death and injury. Allyson is a combat nurse who finds love amongst the harsh reality of a war zone. In his only mgm film, humphrey bogart plays the commanding officer of a mas h unit during the korean war. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of battle circus with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Battle circus is a korean war movie released in 1953. Jed webbe, a drunken, womanizing physician operating a mash unit. The movie is about a mash unit and was originally entitled mash 66.
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