The Red Ball Express
“FROM BEACHHEAD TO BATTLEFRONT! THEY CARRY THE AMMO FOR PATTON'S TANKS!”
Synopsis
August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.
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Top Cast
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Jeff Chandler
Lt. Campbell
Alex Nicol
Sgt. Kallek
Charles Drake
Partridge
Judith Braun
Joyce
Sidney Poitier
Robertson
Jacqueline Duval
Antoinette
Bubber Johnson
Taffy
Davis Roberts
McCord
Hugh O'Brian
Wilson
Frank Chase
Higgins
Cindy Garner
Kitty
Gregg Palmer
Tank Lieutenant
John Hudson
Tank Sergeant
Jack Kelly
Heyman
Howard Petrie
General Gordon
Douglas Bank
Mechanic (uncredited)
George S. Patton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George Barrows
Soldier in Bistro (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 29, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- John Michael Hayes
- Original Title
- The Red Ball Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
John Michael Hayes, Marcy Klauber, William Grady Jr.
Maury Gertsman
Edward Curtiss
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Budd Boetticher
Director
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
John Michael Hayes
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Ball Express
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What is The Red Ball Express about?
August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.
Who directed The Red Ball Express?
The Red Ball Express was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Red Ball Express?
The principal cast of The Red Ball Express includes Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun, Sidney Poitier.
When was The Red Ball Express released and how long is it?
The Red Ball Express was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Ball Express?
The Red Ball Express holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).