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The Red Beret (1953)

NR ★ 6.7/10 88 min War, Drama United Kingdom, United States English
Director: Terence Young
Streaming: Not available
Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!

Description

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 Cast

Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn
Leo Genn Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen
Susan Stephen Penny Gardner
Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews R.S.M.
Donald Houston
Donald Houston Taffy
Anthony Bushell
Anthony Bushell General Whiting
Patric Doonan
Patric Doonan Flash
Stanley Baker
Stanley Baker Breton

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