The Rack (1956)

11/02/1956 (US) • 1h 40m

Drama, War

Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!

Overview

Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?

Top Billed Cast

Paul Newman

Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.

Wendell Corey

Maj. Sam Moulton

Walter Pidgeon

Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.

Edmond O'Brien

Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick

Anne Francis

Aggie Hall

Lee Marvin

Capt. John R. Miller

Robert Burton

Col. Ira Hansen

Robert F. Simon

Law Officer


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

prisoner of war

korean war (1950-53)

seclusion

military court

us army

treason

loneliness

solitary confinement

brainwashing

torture

code of honor

army captain

sensory deprivation

collaborator

military prisoners

father son relationship

loss of brother

pow

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