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The Red Beret

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

NR War Drama

Starring: Alan Ladd, Leo Genn, Susan Stephen, Harry Andrews, Donald Houston

Writer: Richard Maibaum, Frank S. Nugent, Sy Bartlett, Hilary St George Saunders

Release Date:
August 11, 1953
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
Director:
Terence Young
Companies:
Warwick Film Productions

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.