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A Medal for Benny (1945)

NR · 1945-04-16 · 1h 17m · EN
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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.

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Irving PichelDirector

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Dorothy LamourDorothy LamourLolita SierraArturo de CórdovaArturo de CórdovaJoe MoralesJ. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishCharley MartinMikhail RasumnyMikhail RasumnyRaphael CatalinaFernando AlvaradoFernando AlvaradoChito SierraDouglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleGeneralCharles DingleCharles DingleZach MibbeFrank McHughFrank McHughEdgar LovekinGrant MitchellGrant MitchellMayor of PanteraRosita MorenoRosita MorenoToodles CastroOliver BlakeOliver BlakePantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)Tom FaddenTom FaddenEddie Krinch (uncredited)

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SlumCatfightHalf caste

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySlum · Catfight · Half CasteDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference281438Actor preference280627 · 350407 · 350319

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What is A Medal for Benny about?

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.

How long is A Medal for Benny?

A Medal for Benny has a runtime of 77 minutes.