A Medal for Benny (1945)
1945 · NR · 1h 17m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Irving Pichel
Writers: Frank Butler, John Steinbeck, Jack Wagner
Music by: Victor Young
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editor: Arthur P. Schmidt
Cast
Dorothy Lamour as Lolita SierraArturo de Córdova as Joe MoralesJ. Carrol Naish as Charley MartinMikhail Rasumny as Raphael CatalinaFernando Alvarado as Chito SierraCharles Dingle as Zach MibbeFrank McHugh as Edgar LovekinRosita Moreno as Toodles CastroGrant Mitchell as Mayor of PanteraDouglass Dumbrille as GeneralOliver Blake as Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)Isabelita Castro as Luz (uncredited)More like this
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