A Hill in Korea (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1956, A Hill in Korea is a drama, war and history film directed by Julian Amyes, running about 80 minutes. “And They Blended That Courage and Their Cowardice to Fight an Enemy for 72 Nightmare Hours!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
Who’s in it. A Hill in Korea stars George Baker as Lt. Butler, Stanley Baker as Cpl. Ryker, Harry Andrews as Sgt. Payne and Ronald Lewis as Pvt. Wyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Hill in Korea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hill in Korea page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hill in Korea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hill in Korea (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Hill in Korea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Hill in Korea worth watching?
- A Hill in Korea holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hill in Korea?
- A Hill in Korea stars George Baker, Stanley Baker, Harry Andrews, Ronald Lewis and Harry Landis.
- When was A Hill in Korea released?
- A Hill in Korea was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.