The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Buzz KulikDirector
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- William D. GordonScreenplay
- Seeleg LesterScreenplay
Cast
- Lee MarvinSgt. Paul Ryker
- Bradford DillmanCapt. David Young
- Peter GravesMaj. Whitaker
- Vera MilesAnn Ryker
- Lloyd NolanGen. Amos Bailey
- Murray HamiltonCapt. Appleton
- Norman FellSgt. Max Winkler
- Walter BrookeCol. Arthur Merriam
- Francis De SalesPresident of the Court
- Don MarshallCpl. Jenks
- Charles AidmanMaj. Kitchener - The Law Officer
- George N. NeiseThomas MacKnight
Stills
Themes
korean war (1950-53)sergeant