The Red Beret

The Red Beret

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

6.6 /10 13 votes
August 11, 1953 1h 28m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Terence Young
Writers Richard Maibaum, Frank S. Nugent
Studio Warwick Film Productions
Rating 6.6/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Steve 'Canada' McKendrick

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Major J. Snow

Susan Stephen

Susan Stephen

Penny Gardner

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

R.S.M.

Donald Houston

Donald Houston

Taffy

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

General Whiting

Patric Doonan

Patric Doonan

Flash

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Breton

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Pinky

Tim Turner

Tim Turner

Rupert

Anton Diffring

Anton Diffring

The Pole

Thomas Heathcote

Thomas Heathcote

Alf

Frequently Asked Questions

The Red Beret was released on August 11, 1953.

The runtime of The Red Beret is 1h 28m.

The Red Beret is a War, Drama movie.

The Red Beret has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Red Beret is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Red Beret was directed by Terence Young.

The main cast of The Red Beret includes Alan Ladd, Leo Genn, Susan Stephen.

The Red Beret is originally in English.