While I agree with the previous assessment of the film, I disagree with the writer's assestment of what was possible in the mid-1950's...or even slighty earlier. War was depicted much more realistically some of the time. I remember seeing two films then --and again last year-- one of these films as as kid, and the other as a young man, which were much more realistic. The first was "Battleground" (1949) and the second was "Attack" (1956). There was also, of course, "Stalag 17," and others. Even in its own combat-less way, as a semi-comedy, "Mister Roberts" was realistic. Three of these were "serious" Broadway plays --when Broadway was more than musicals. Those were "Attack," "Stalag 17," and "Mister Roberts."
Review of Battle Cry
