The Red Beret (1953)

The Red Beret (1953)

Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions! 1953-08-11 United Kingdom, United States of America 88 Min. PG-13
6.9 11 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Alan Ladd is Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn is Major J. Snow
Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen is Penny Gardner
Penny Gardner
Anthony Bushell is General Whiting
General Whiting
Tim Turner is Rupert
Anton Diffring is The Pole