Reluctant Heroes

Reluctant Heroes

1952 · 80 min · ★ 9.0

This comedy is set in an army boot camp. It displays a drill sergeant who must somehow turn an inept group of recruits into real soldiers.

Directed by Jack Raymond · Written by Colin Morris

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