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The Red Beret 1953

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!
Cast:
Alan Ladd Alan Ladd
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick 
Harry Andrews Harry Andrews
R.S.M. 
Stanley Baker Stanley Baker
Breton 
Anton Diffring Anton Diffring
The Pole 
Carl Duering Carl Duering
Rossi 
Leo Genn Leo Genn
Major J. Snow 
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Also known as:
  • Sinal Vermelho
  • Paratrooper