Movie Description
The Red Beret
(1953)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Terence Young
- Producer : Albert R. Broccoli,Irving Allen
- Editor : Gordon Pilkington
- Cast : Alan Ladd,Leo Genn,Susan Stephen,Harry Andrews,Donald Houston,Anthony Bushell,Patric Doonan,Stanley Baker,Lana Morris,Tim Turner,Anton Diffring,Thomas Heathcote,Carl Duering,John Boxer,Harry Locke,Michael Balfour,Guido Lorraine,Walter Gotell
Cast
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Major J. Snow
Penny Gardner
R.S.M.
Taffy
General Whiting
Flash
Breton
Pinky
Rupert
The Pole
Alf
Rossi
Flight Sergeant Box
Medical Orderly
American Sergeant
German Officer
German Sentry
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Facts
Original TitleThe Red Beret
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-08-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesWarwick Film Productions,Columbia Pictures,Warwick Productions
Genres
- War
- Drama
