Retreat, Hell! (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Retreat, Hell! is a drama and war film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 95 minutes. “A bunch of husky guys in battle-green who showed the world you can't stop a Marine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Korean War, a U.S. Marine battalion must fight its way out of a frozen mountain pass despite diminishing supplies, freezing temperatures and constant attacks by overwhelming numbers of Chinese soldiers.
Who’s in it. Retreat, Hell! stars Frank Lovejoy as Lt. Col. Steve L. Corbett, Richard Carlson as Capt. Paul Hansen, Anita Louise as Ruth Hansen and Russ Tamblyn as Jimmy W. McDermid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Retreat, Hell! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Retreat, Hell! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Retreat, Hell! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Retreat, Hell! (1952)?
- In CA, Retreat, Hell! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Retreat, Hell! worth watching?
- Retreat, Hell! holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Retreat, Hell!?
- Retreat, Hell! stars Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson, Anita Louise, Russ Tamblyn and Nedrick Young.
- When was Retreat, Hell! released?
- Retreat, Hell! was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.