The Red Ball Express

The Red Ball Express

1952
1h 23m
5.8

5.8/10

18 votes • View on IMDb

"FROM BEACHHEAD TO BATTLEFRONT! THEY CARRY THE AMMO FOR PATTON'S TANKS!"

Overview

August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 29, 1952
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0045072

Cast

Jeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler

Lt. Campbell

Alex Nicol
Alex Nicol

Sgt. Kallek

Charles Drake
Charles Drake

Partridge

Judith Braun
Judith Braun

Joyce

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier

Robertson

Jacqueline Duval
Jacqueline Duval

Antoinette

Bubber Johnson
Bubber Johnson

Taffy

Davis Roberts
Davis Roberts

McCord

Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian

Wilson

Frank Chase
Frank Chase

Higgins

Cindy Garner
Cindy Garner

Kitty

Gregg Palmer
Gregg Palmer

Tank Lieutenant

Key Crew

Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Budd Boetticher
Director
John Michael Hayes
Screenplay