Acting
Brett King
Born December 29, 1920 · Ocean Beach, New York, USA
Died January 14, 1999 · aged 78
No biography available.
Known For
Flying Leathernecks · 1951Flying Leathernecks
★ 5.91951
MovieWarAction
Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.
Battleground · 1949Battleground
★ 6.71949
MovieActionAdventure
Members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are fighting for their country amidst the rugged terrain of Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. Holley and his American compatriots have already seen one of their own, Roderigues, perish under enemy fire. The men try to rebuff another series of Nazi attacks, but what they really need is a change in the weather. Without clear skies, they'll never get the air support they need.
Jesse James vs. the Daltons · 1954Jesse James vs. the Daltons
★ 5.91954
MovieWestern
Joe Branch, reputed to be the son of Jesse James, comes riding into Coffeyville Kansas, looking for proof one way or the other regarding the question of who his father was.
Payment on Demand · 1951Payment on Demand
★ 6.21951
MovieDrama
David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
Purple Heart Diary · 1951Purple Heart Diary
★ 7.01951
MovieDrama
A trio of singers entertaining hospitalized soldiers during WWII encourage a wounded soldier in his love for a nurse.
The Racket · 1951The Racket
★ 6.31951
MovieCrimeThriller
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.
According to Mrs. Hoyle · 1951According to Mrs. Hoyle
★ 5.71951
MovieComedyCrime
A retired teacher sells her apartment to a group of gangsters.
A Yank in Korea · 1951A Yank in Korea
★ 7.01951
MovieWarDrama
A tough sergeant has to teach a hotshot young soldier how to be a team player.
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