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The Red Beret (1953)

NR · 1953-08-11 · 1h 28m · EN
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Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.

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Terence YoungDirector

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Alan LaddAlan LaddSteve 'Canada' McKendrickLeo GennLeo GennMajor J. SnowSusan StephenSusan StephenPenny GardnerHarry AndrewsHarry AndrewsR.S.M.Donald HoustonDonald HoustonTaffyAnthony BushellAnthony BushellGeneral WhitingPatric DoonanPatric DoonanFlashStanley BakerStanley BakerBretonLana MorrisLana MorrisPinkyTim TurnerTim TurnerRupertAnton DiffringAnton DiffringThe PoleThomas HeathcoteThomas HeathcoteAlf

Keywords

British armyParachuteParatrooperU.s. armyGerman radarUs army

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityBritish Army · Parachute · ParatrooperDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference97817

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What is The Red Beret about?

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.

How long is The Red Beret?

The Red Beret has a runtime of 88 minutes.