The Red Beret

1953 1h 28m ★6.7

The Red Beret

“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.

Release Date August 11, 1953
Runtime 1h 28m
Language English
Director Terence Young
Category War, Drama
Rating 6.7 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1953
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