War ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1953 · 1h 28m

The Red Beret

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Director
Terence Young
Cast
Alan Ladd as Steve 'Canada' McKendrick Leo Genn as Major J. Snow Susan Stephen as Penny Gardner Harry Andrews as R.S.M. Donald Houston as Taffy Anthony Bushell as General Whiting
Crew
John Wilcox — Director of Photography Gordon Pilkington — Editor Frank S. Nugent — Screenplay Richard Maibaum — Screenplay Albert R. Broccoli — Producer Irving Allen — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
british armyparachuteus armyparatroopergerman radar
Key Collaborators
Terence Young Director John Wilcox Director of Photography Gordon Pilkington Editor Frank S. Nugent Screenplay Richard Maibaum Screenplay Albert R. Broccoli Producer Irving Allen Producer
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