Battle Zone (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1952, Battle Zone is a war film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 81 minutes. “SHE HAD THOSE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES THE MARINES LOVE TO FIGHT OVER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.
Who’s in it. Battle Zone stars John Hodiak as Daniel Young, Stephen McNally as Mitch Turner, Linda Christian as Jeanne and Martin Milner as Andy Sayer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Battle Zone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Zone tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Zone (1952)?
- In US, Battle Zone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battle Zone worth watching?
- Battle Zone holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Zone?
- Battle Zone stars John Hodiak, Stephen McNally, Linda Christian, Martin Milner and Jack Larson.
- When was Battle Zone released?
- Battle Zone was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.