The Red Beret

IMDb 6.7 1953 • 88 min • WarDrama

Director

Terence Young

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn
Leo Genn Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen
Susan Stephen Penny Gardner
Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews R.S.M.
Donald Houston
Donald Houston Taffy