Summaries

During the Korean War, a battle-worn lieutenant and his platoon are behind enemy lines, and have orders to march to Hill 465 for possible relief.

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon. Who will survive?—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Details

Keywords
  • year 1950
  • squad
  • nco
  • pedestrian
  • american in asia
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jan 25, 1957
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Malibu Canyon, Malibu, California, USA
Production companies Security Pictures

Box office

Budget $1000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 42m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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