The Hook

The Hook

This is a story of men in war not men at war.

1963 · 98 min · ★ 6.1 · War, Drama

Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.

Directed by George Seaton · Written by Henry Denker

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