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A Medal for Benny (1945)
Approved
77 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Medal for Benny (1945)

Approved

77 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when the 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 (screen play) | Jack Wagner (additional dialogue) (story) | John Steinbeck (story)

Composer

Victor Young

Cinematographer

Lionel Lindon

Editor

Arthur P. Schmidt (as Arthur Schmidt)

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Updated Apr 16, 1945

Release date

Apr 16, 1945 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscar Awards. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
29 cast members

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