Film Battleground (1949)
Incoming MGM production head Dore Schary pushed Battleground into the studio’s schedule against Louis Mayer’s protests. The movie was a hit, marking the decline of Mayer’s power. The film focuses on the battles of Bastogne and the Bulge in WWII, with James Whitmore stealing the show as the battle-hardened sergeant. The portrayal of General McAuliffe’s iconic “Nuts” response adds depth, with realistic elements despite limitations. The movie is praised for its realism, though slightly marred by a subplot. Battleground, in its black-and-white glory, remains a noteworthy combat film from the era.
MPAA Rating NR
Genres – Action, Adventure, Drama, War
