The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Julian AmyesDirector
- Ian DalrympleWriter
- Ronald SpencerWriter
- Anthony SquireWriter
- Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George BakerLt. Butler
- Stanley BakerCpl. Ryker
- Harry AndrewsSgt. Payne
- Ronald LewisPvt. Wyatt
- Harry LandisPvt. Rabin
- Michael MedwinPvt. Docker
- Victor MaddernPvt. Lindop
- Stephen BoydPvt. Sims
- Robert BrownPvt. O'Brien
- Barry LowePvt. Neill
- Percy HerbertPvt. Moon
- Robert ShawLCpl. Hodge
Stills
Themes
korean war (1950-53)british armykorea