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The Steel Helmet (1951)
Directed by Samuel Fuller
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A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Rated NR | Length 85 minutes
Actors
Gene Evans | Robert Hutton | Steve Brodie | James Edwards | Richard Loo | Sid Melton | Richard Monahan | William Chun | Harold Fong | Neyle Morrow | Lynn Stalmaster
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2012 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9 stars |
Viewing Notes
I was excited to catch this on TCM as it’s one of a handful of Fuller films I’d yet to see. The Steel Helmet doesn’t disappoint. It’s one of the best war films ever; a cynical, realistic portrait of the Korean War.
Gene Evans gives a powerful performance in the lead role as Sgt. Zack.
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