A Medal for Benny

Name: A Medal for Benny
Genre: Drama
Released: 1945
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 5.6

1945 · 77 min

Drama

★ 5.6

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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.

Crew

Director Irving Pichel
Screenplay Frank Butler
Story John Steinbeck
Story Jack Wagner
Director of Photography Lionel Lindon

Cast

Dorothy Lamour
Lolita Sierra
Arturo de Córdova
Joe Morales
J. Carrol Naish
Charley Martin
M
Mikhail Rasumny
Raphael Catalina
Fernando Alvarado
Chito Sierra
Charles Dingle
Zach Mibbe
Frank McHugh
Edgar Lovekin
Rosita Moreno
Toodles Castro
Grant Mitchell
Mayor of Pantera
Douglass Dumbrille
General
Oliver Blake
Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)
I
Isabelita Castro
Luz (uncredited)

Crew

Director — Irving Pichel
Screenplay — Frank Butler
Story — John Steinbeck
Story — Jack Wagner
Director of Photography — Lionel Lindon

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