Fixed Bayonets! (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, Fixed Bayonets! is an action, drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 92 minutes. “Bayonets All-Steel…Hearts ALL-AMERICAN…Their story ALL GLORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a platoon during the Korean War. One by one, Corporal Denno's superiors are killed until it comes to the point where he must try to take command responsibility.
Who’s in it. Fixed Bayonets! stars Richard Basehart as Cpl. Denno, Gene Evans as Sgt. Rock, Michael O'Shea as Sgt. Lonergan and Richard Hylton as Medic John Wheeler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fixed Bayonets! 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 Fixed Bayonets! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fixed Bayonets! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fixed Bayonets! (1951)?
- In US, Fixed Bayonets! 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 Fixed Bayonets! worth watching?
- Fixed Bayonets! holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fixed Bayonets!?
- Fixed Bayonets! stars Richard Basehart, Gene Evans, Michael O'Shea, Richard Hylton and Craig Hill.
- When was Fixed Bayonets! released?
- Fixed Bayonets! was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.