The Hook
“This is a story of men in war not men at war.”
Synopsis
Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.
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The Hook (1963) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-12
Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Sgt. P.J. Briscoe
Robert Walker Jr.
Pvt. O.A. Dennison
Nick Adams
Pvt. V.R. Hackett
Pancho Magalona
Kim aka 'The Gook'
Nehemiah Persoff
Capt. Van Ryn
John Bleifer
Steward
Mark Miller
Lt. D.D. Troy
John Alderson
Crewman Svenson
Anders Andelius
Crewman Andelius
Frank Richards
Crewman Kaskevitch
William Challee
Schmidt
Barnaby Hale
Crewman
John Gilgreen
Crewman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Denker
- Original Score
- Larry Adler
- Original Title
- The Hook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
Henry Denker, Vahé Katcha
Larry Adler
Joseph Ruttenberg
Robert James Kern
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
Henry Denker
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Larry Adler
Original Music Composer
Robert James Kern
Editor
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hook
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hook about?
Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.
Who directed The Hook?
The Hook was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Hook?
The principal cast of The Hook includes Kirk Douglas, Robert Walker Jr., Nick Adams, Pancho Magalona, Nehemiah Persoff.
When was The Hook released and how long is it?
The Hook was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hook was composed by Larry Adler.
Is The Hook based on a book or true story?
The Hook is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vahé Katcha".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hook?
The Hook holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).