Cry of Battle (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1963, Cry of Battle is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Irving Lerner, running about 99 minutes. “Lustiest Saga of the South Pacific” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman finds himself involved in the guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese, and finds romance and adventure.
Who’s in it. Cry of Battle stars Van Heflin as Joe Trent, Rita Moreno as Sisa, James MacArthur as David McVey and Leopoldo Salcedo as Manuel Careo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Cry of Battle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry of Battle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry of Battle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry of Battle (1963)?
- In US, Cry of Battle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry of Battle worth watching?
- Cry of Battle holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry of Battle?
- Cry of Battle stars Van Heflin, Rita Moreno, James MacArthur, Leopoldo Salcedo and Sidney Clute.
- When was Cry of Battle released?
- Cry of Battle was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.