The Red Beret (1953)

  • NR
  • 12/30/1953 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 28m

Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!

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.

Terence Young

Director

Richard Maibaum

Screenplay

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Cast

Alan Ladd's headshot

Alan Ladd

Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn's headshot

Leo Genn

Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen's headshot

Susan Stephen

Penny Gardner
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

R.S.M.
Donald Houston's headshot

Donald Houston

Taffy
Anthony Bushell's headshot

Anthony Bushell

General Whiting
Patric Doonan's headshot

Patric Doonan

Flash
Stanley Baker's headshot

Stanley Baker

Breton

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