Paratroop Command (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1959, Paratroop Command is a drama and war film directed by William Witney, running about 71 minutes. “Kids Living to the Deadly Thrill of Jump and Kill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
Who’s in it. Paratroop Command stars Richard Bakalyan as Charlie, Ken Lynch as Lieutenant, Jack Hogan as Ace and Jimmy Murphy as Sergeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Paratroop Command has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paratroop Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paratroop Command tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paratroop Command (1959)?
- In US, Paratroop Command is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paratroop Command worth watching?
- Paratroop Command holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Paratroop Command?
- Paratroop Command stars Richard Bakalyan, Ken Lynch, Jack Hogan, Jimmy Murphy and Jeff Morris.
- When was Paratroop Command released?
- Paratroop Command was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.