Synopsis
An idealistic United Nations official learns the harrowing truth about war when she falls in love with an American officer charged with the evacuation of civilians. As hostilities escalate, the officer and his small detachment are left to hold the line until allied forces can be brought into action.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- William Wister HainesScreenplay
- Milton KrimsScreenplay
- Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert MitchumCol. Steve Janowski
- Ann BlythMrs. Linda Day
- William TalmanCol. John Parker
- Charles McGrawSfc. Baker
- Margaret SheridanMary Parker
- Richard EganCapt. Ralston
- Eduard FranzDr. Gustav Engstrand
- Robert OsterlohMaj. Davis
- Robert GistMaj. Carter
- Alvin GreenmanPvt. "Chef" Lane (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
evacuationkorean war (1950-53)anti-communismaerial combatunited nationswar propagandaarchive footagehorrors of warwar refugees