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A Medal for Benny

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1945-04-16

Runtime: 77 mins

Director: Irving Pichel

Spoken language: English, Español

Genres: Drama

Original title: A Medal for Benny

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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