Bowery Battalion (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1951, Bowery Battalion is an action and comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 69 minutes. “THEY'RE THE DAFFIEST DRAFTEES IN HISTORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slip, Sach and the gang (Bowery Boys) think an air-raid test is for real and join the Army.
Who’s in it. Bowery Battalion stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Sach Jones, Donald MacBride as Herbert Frisbie and Virginia Hewitt as Marsha Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bowery Battalion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bowery Battalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bowery Battalion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bowery Battalion (1951)?
- In US, Bowery Battalion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bowery Battalion worth watching?
- Bowery Battalion holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bowery Battalion?
- Bowery Battalion stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Donald MacBride, Virginia Hewitt and Russell Hicks.
- When was Bowery Battalion released?
- Bowery Battalion was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.