Summaries

A combat unit under Capt. Tombol's command undertakes a perilous final patrol amidst heightened tensions, despite an imminent Korean War treaty. Tragically, Tombol steps on a "Bouncing Betty" landmine.

A treaty to end the Korean War is about to be signed, but tensions between enemy forces are still high. Capt. Tombolo (John Goddard), who heads a combat unit with a shaky reputation, orders a pointless, dangerous final patrol, and steps on a "Bouncing Betty," a land mine that explodes only after pressure on it is released. Despite his deep resentment for Tombolo, Cpl. Sharack (Jack Ging), the unit's finest soldier, begins mulling over ways to save his commanding officer from certain doom—LMW

Details

Keywords
  • cigarette smoking
  • humiliation
  • slang
  • latrine duty
  • army doctor
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jan 31, 1961
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Associated Producers (API)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 1m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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