The Red Beret

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

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.

Director

Terence Young

Screenplay

Frank S. Nugent

Screenplay

Richard Maibaum

Status

Released

Release date

11/08/1953

Original language

English