The Red Beret

The Red Beret

Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!

NR 1953 · 88 min · ★ 6.7 · War, Drama

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.

Directed by Terence Young · Written by Richard Maibaum

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