The Red Beret

The Red Beret

1953
1h 28m
6.5

6.5/10

14 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Warwick Film Productions Columbia Pictures Warwick Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 11, 1953
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0046161

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

Anthony Bushell
Anthony Bushell

General Whiting

Patric Doonan
Patric Doonan

Flash

Stanley Baker
Stanley Baker

Breton

Lana Morris
Lana Morris

Pinky

Tim Turner
Tim Turner

Rupert

Anton Diffring
Anton Diffring

The Pole

Thomas Heathcote
Thomas Heathcote

Alf

Key Crew

Terence Young
Director
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Irving Allen
Producer
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay