Poster of A Private Battle

A Private Battle

Plot: A dramatization of the story of noted writer/journalist Cornelius Ryan, author of "The Longest Day," and the valiant battle against terminal cancer that led him to write about his ordeal, with the help of his loving wife, while at the same time determined to complete "A Bridge Too Far," which he had spent years researching.
Release Date: Tuesday, October 7 1980
44 years ago
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Portrait of Jack WardenJack Warden
Jack Warden was
60 in A Private Battle
as 'Cornelius Ryan'.
Sat, Sep 18 1920 –
Wed, Jul 19 2006
Portrait of Anne JacksonAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson was
55 in A Private Battle
as 'Kathryn Morgan Ryan'.
Thu, Sep 03 1925 –
Tue, Apr 12 2016
Portrait of David StocktonDavid Stockton
David Stockton was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Geoffrey Ryan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rachael KellyRachael Kelly
Rachael Kelly was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Vicki Ryan'.
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Portrait of Rebecca SchullRebecca Schull
Rebecca Schull was
51 in A Private Battle
as 'Anne Bardenhagen'.
Fri, Feb 22 1929
Portrait of Bill MoorBill Moor
Bill Moor was
49 in A Private Battle
as 'Dr. Pat Nelligan'.
Mon, Jul 13 1931 –
Tue, Nov 27 2007
Portrait of Frederick RolfFrederick Rolf
Frederick Rolf was
54 in A Private Battle
as 'Dr. Slossy'.
Sat, Aug 14 1926
Portrait of Robert ElstonRobert Elston
Robert Elston was
48 in A Private Battle
as 'Dr. Whitmore'.
Sun, May 29 1932 –
Thu, Dec 10 1987
Portrait of Jim BoydJim Boyd
Jim Boyd was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Dr. Jewett'.
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Portrait of Peter DeMaioPeter DeMaio
Peter DeMaio was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Harold Robbins'.
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Portrait of Millie VelasquezMillie Velasquez
Millie Velasquez was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Nurse'.
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Portrait of W.T. MartinW.T. Martin
W.T. Martin was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Staff Physician'.
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Portrait of Peter MinerPeter Miner
Peter Miner was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Woody'.
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Portrait of John Bartholomew TuckerJohn Bartholomew Tucker
John Bartholomew Tucker was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Emcee'.
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Portrait of Walter CronkiteWalter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite was
63 in A Private Battle
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 04 1916 –
Fri, Jul 17 2009
Portrait of Truman GaigeTruman Gaige
Truman Gaige was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Banquet Speaker'.
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Portrait of Clayton RohnerClayton Rohner
Clayton Rohner was
23 in A Private Battle
Mon, Aug 05 1957
Portrait of Jacques RouxJacques Roux
Jacques Roux was
51 in A Private Battle
Tue, Apr 16 1929 –
Tue, Feb 07 2006
Portrait of Annette MillerAnnette Miller
Annette Miller was
>> in A Private Battle
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph O'ConorJoseph O'Conor
Joseph O'Conor was
70 in A Private Battle
Mon, Feb 14 1910 –
Sun, Jan 21 2001
Portrait of Victor MagnottaVictor Magnotta
Victor Magnotta was
36 in A Private Battle
Sun, Oct 10 1943 –
Thu, Jan 08 1987
Portrait of Peter JeffriesPeter Jeffries
Peter Jeffries was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Hippie Kid'.
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Crew

Portrait of Robert Michael LewisRobert Michael Lewis
Robert Michael Lewis was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Larry PizerLarry Pizer
Larry Pizer was
55 in A Private Battle
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, May 19 1925 –
Wed, Feb 27 2008
Portrait of John GayJohn Gay
John Gay was
56 in A Private Battle
as 'Writer'
Tue, Apr 01 1924 –
Sat, Feb 04 2017
Portrait of Robert Halmi Jr.Robert Halmi Jr.
Robert Halmi Jr. was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Michael LepinerMichael Lepiner
Michael Lepiner was
38 in A Private Battle
as 'Executive Producer'
Mon, Feb 09 1942 –
Sun, Jan 22 1989
Portrait of Patrick McMahonPatrick McMahon
Patrick McMahon was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Chip CronkiteChip Cronkite
Chip Cronkite was
23 in A Private Battle
as 'Assistant Editor'
Mon, Apr 22 1957
Portrait of Charles GrossCharles Gross
Charles Gross was
46 in A Private Battle
as 'Music'
Sun, May 13 1934
Portrait of Cornelius RyanCornelius Ryan
Cornelius Ryan would have been no older than
54 in A Private Battle
as 'Book'
Sat, Jun 05 1920 –
Sat, Nov 23 1974
Portrait of James A. TaylorJames A. Taylor
James A. Taylor was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Katie RyanKatie Ryan
Katie Ryan was
>> in A Private Battle
as 'Book'
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