Overview
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.
DirectorTerence Young
ProducersAlbert R. Broccoli, Irving Allen
ScreenplayRichard Maibaum, Frank S. Nugent
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LanguageEnglish
Production companiesWarwick Film Productions, Columbia Pictures, Warwick Productions
TaglineAlan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!
