The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Terence YoungDirector
- Richard MaibaumScreenplay
- Frank S. NugentScreenplay
Cast
- Alan LaddSteve 'Canada' McKendrick
- Leo GennMajor J. Snow
- Susan StephenPenny Gardner
- Harry AndrewsR.S.M.
- Donald HoustonTaffy
- Anthony BushellGeneral Whiting
- Patric DoonanFlash
- Stanley BakerBreton
- Lana MorrisPinky
- Tim TurnerRupert
- Anton DiffringThe Pole
- Thomas HeathcoteAlf
Stills
Themes
british armyparachuteus armyparatroopergerman radar