
The Red Beret
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.
Release Date: 1953-08-11
War
Drama
★★★★★★★★★★ (13 votes)
Casts

Alan Ladd
as Steve 'Canada' McKendrick

Leo Genn
as Major J. Snow

Susan Stephen
as Penny Gardner

Harry Andrews
as R.S.M.

Donald Houston
as Taffy

Anthony Bushell
as General Whiting

Patric Doonan
as Flash

Stanley Baker
as Breton

Lana Morris
as Pinky

Tim Turner
as Rupert