The Red Beret 1953

Name: The Red Beret
Released: 1953-08-11
Cast: Alan Ladd, Leo Genn, Susan Stephen, Harry Andrews, Donald Houston

Synopsis:

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 & Frank S. Nugent
Runtime:	88 minutes
Tagline:	Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!