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The Red Beret (1953)

Directed by Terence Young

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.

Rated NR | Length 88 minutes

Actors

Alan Ladd | Leo Genn | Susan Stephen | Harry Andrews | Donald Houston | Anthony Bushell | Patric Doonan | Stanley Baker | Lana Morris | Tim Turner | Anton Diffring | Thomas Heathcote | Carl Duering | John Boxer | Harry Locke | Michael Balfour | Guido Lorraine | Walter Gotell