1959
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A 1951 film that depicts the experiences of a group of American soldiers in a Buddhist temple during the Korean War. The film features realistic dialogue, racial themes, and a grim tone, and is considered a classic of war cinema.
- (4.8K)
- Action, Drama, War
- Samuel Fuller
- 1951-02-02
The Steel Helmet is a 1951 American war film directed, written, and produced by Samuel Fuller during the Korean War. The cast stars Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, James Edwards, and Richard Loo. It was the first American film about the war and the first of several war films by Fuller.
Directed, written, and produced by Samuel Fuller.
- 84 min
- 158.5K
- Abdullah Mohammed
Rescued and guided through the jungle by a friendly Korean orphan (William Chun), Zack runs into an African-American medic (James Edwards) and a platoon led by Lt. Driscoll (Steve Brodie), a...
- (16)
- Gene Evans
- Samuel Fuller
- Deputy Corporation
A Korean War drama that explores racism, war crimes, and moral dilemmas of American soldiers. Directed by Samuel Fuller, a journalist, novelist, and filmmaker who challenged social conventions and censorship.
- Sergeant Zack
The first American film about the Korean War, The Steel Helmet remains one of the greatest war films ever made. It was only the third film from director Samuel Fuller but the World War II combat veteran was determined to show war as soldiers experienced it.
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In the Korean War, the prisoner of war Sergeant Zack and only survivor of his company is released by the South-Korean boy Short Round. The walk together trying to reach the American lines, and they stumble with other survivors, forming a ragtag platoon.
