The Rack (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, The Rack is a drama, war and romance film directed by Arnold Laven, running about 100 minutes. “Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the US after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?
Who’s in it. The Rack stars Paul Newman as Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr., Wendell Corey as Maj. Sam Moulton, Walter Pidgeon as Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr. and Edmond O'Brien as Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Rack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rack (1956)?
- In US, The Rack is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rack worth watching?
- The Rack holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rack?
- The Rack stars Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien and Anne Francis.
- When was The Rack released?
- The Rack was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.