Plot: We follow the exploits of US Marine Battalion in the Korean War, from the landing at Inchon, to the advance into North Korea, and then the famous fighting withdrawl back from Chosin.
Stars: Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson, Russ Tamblyn
Routine, well-acted, short (95 minute) B&W war movie celebrating the heroism and professionalism of the Marines. Its solid but unspectactular. There isn't a lot of flag-waving or anti-communist rhetoric. In fact the issues surrounding the war are only lightly touched on. The enemy are shown to be tough and devious.
Its too bad this is the only film which details the 1950 epic retreat through rough mountainious terrain in cold bitter weather, fighting through Chinese blocking forces. It was one of the Marine Corps finest hours.
Summary: If you're interested in the War movies, the Korean war or Marine Corps history, its worth a look.
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