| 
| Director: Jerry Hopper
Actors: Charlton Heston, Julie Adams, William Demarest, Tim Hovey, Nana Bryant
Studio: Universal Studios
List Price: $14.98
Buy Used: $6.00
You Save: $8.98 (60%)
New (4) Used (13) Collectible (6) from $6.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 3564
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304436998
UPC: 096898257039
EAN: 9786304436998
ASIN: 6304436998
Theatrical Release Date: 1955
Release Date: May 27, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-7 of 7
 Hooah! October 4, 2008
Kona (Emerald City)
Major Barney Benson (Charlton Heston) is considered too tough on his men and has said some embarrassing things about the army in a magazine article. The top brass decide to put him on inactive status to cool off so he becomes the new commandant of a boys' military school. But the Major is too hard of his young charges, too, until he sees the light thanks to the pretty school doctor (Julie Adams) and a tiny cadet (Tim Hovey).
Heston's considerable charm and comedic talents make this a sweet, feel-good family film. He booms out the orders to men and boys alike, but, of course, has a heart of gold. Adams isn't quite on Heston's acting level, but Tim Hovey steals all his scenes as the smallest boy at school. He was absolutely adorable and I loved his performance.
The movie is firmly rooted in the fifties and can sometimes get corny, but it's still worth watching thanks to the wonderful Charlton Heston. He's ably supported by many good actors including a young Sal Mineo and Milburn Stone ("Doc" from Gunsmoke). This is a wholesome movie all ages can enjoy.
Charlton Heston November 10, 2008
Tara (Hag,Md)
Charlton Heston plays a tough but sensitive Major who befriends a boy without a father. It is still one of my favorite movies and would enjoy seeing it on DVD. I believe not only the old but the young would see this as A Great movie. The compassion shown could enlighten all.
|
|
|
