The Steel Helmet (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1951, The Steel Helmet is an action, drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 85 minutes. “It's the REAL Korean Story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Who’s in it. The Steel Helmet stars Gene Evans as Sergeant Zack, Robert Hutton as Private Bronte, Steve Brodie as Lieutenant Driscoll and James Edwards as Corporal Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Steel Helmet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Steel Helmet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Steel Helmet 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 The Steel Helmet (1951)?
- In US, The Steel Helmet is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Steel Helmet worth watching?
- The Steel Helmet holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Steel Helmet?
- The Steel Helmet stars Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, James Edwards and Richard Loo.
- When was The Steel Helmet released?
- The Steel Helmet was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.