War Is Hell

War Is Hell

IRON-GUTS GUYS IN ACTION!

NR 1961 · 81 min · ★ 6.3 · War

During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.

Directed by Burt Topper · Written by Burt Topper

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