Cry of Battle (1963)

Director
Irving Lerner

Main cast
Van Heflin; Rita Moreno; James MacArthur; Leopoldo Salcedo; Sidney Clute

Genres
Adventure, Action, War, Drama

Description
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.


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