The Red Beret
Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!
1953 · 1h 28m
Drama, War
Directed by
Terence Young
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.
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