The Red Beret (1953)

08/11/1953 (GB) • 1h 28m

War, Drama

Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!

Overview

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.

Top Billed Cast

Alan Ladd

Steve 'Canada' McKendrick

Leo Genn

Major J. Snow

Susan Stephen

Penny Gardner

Anthony Bushell

General Whiting


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

british army

parachute

us army

paratrooper

german radar

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