A Hill in Korea
“And They Blended That Courage and Their Cowardice to Fight an Enemy for 72 Nightmare Hours!”
Synopsis
Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
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George Baker
Lt. Butler
Stanley Baker
Cpl. Ryker
Harry Andrews
Sgt. Payne
Ronald Lewis
Pvt. Wyatt
Harry Landis
Pvt. Rabin
Michael Medwin
Pvt. Docker
Victor Maddern
Pvt. Lindop
Stephen Boyd
Pvt. Sims
Robert Brown
Pvt. O'Brien
Barry Lowe
Pvt. Neill
Percy Herbert
Pvt. Moon
Robert Shaw
LCpl. Hodge
Michael Caine
Pvt. Lockyer
Charles Laurence
Pvt. Kim
David Morrell
Pvt. Henson
Eric Corrie
Pvt. Matthews
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Amyes
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Catto, Ian Dalrymple, Ronald Spencer, Anthony Squire
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- A Hill in Korea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Amyes
Max Catto, Ian Dalrymple, Ronald Spencer, Anthony Squire
Malcolm Arnold
Freddie Francis
Peter R. Hunt
Anthony Squire, Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Amyes
Director
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Peter R. Hunt
Editor
Anthony Squire
Producer
Ian Dalrymple
Writer
Ronald Spencer
Writer
Anthony Squire
Writer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hill in Korea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Hill in Korea about?
Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
Who directed A Hill in Korea?
A Hill in Korea was directed by Julian Amyes.
Who stars in A Hill in Korea?
The principal cast of A Hill in Korea includes George Baker, Stanley Baker, Harry Andrews, Ronald Lewis, Harry Landis.
When was A Hill in Korea released and how long is it?
A Hill in Korea was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hill in Korea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hill in Korea was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is A Hill in Korea based on a book or true story?
A Hill in Korea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Catto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Hill in Korea?
A Hill in Korea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).