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.

  • Genre: War, Drama
  • Release Date: 1953-08-11
  • Runtime: 88 min
  • Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Language: English
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 6.6
The Red Beret poster