A Hill in Korea

A Hill in Korea

And They Blended That Courage and Their Cowardice to Fight an Enemy for 72 Nightmare Hours!

NR 1956 · 80 min · ★ 6.5 · War, Drama, History

Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.

Directed by Julian Amyes · Written by Ian Dalrymple

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George Baker Lt. Butler
Stanley Baker Cpl. Ryker
Harry Andrews Sgt. Payne
Ronald Lewis Pvt. Wyatt
Harry Landis Pvt. Rabin
Michael Medwin Pvt. Docker
Victor Maddern Pvt. Lindop
Stephen Boyd Pvt. Sims
Robert Brown Pvt. O'Brien
Barry Lowe Pvt. Neill
Percy Herbert Pvt. Moon
Robert Shaw LCpl. Hodge

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