The Steel Helmet
“Action story of our fighting G.I.'s!”
Synopsis
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
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The Steel Helmet (1951)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-07-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Steel Helmet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Deputy Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Paul Dunlap
Ernest Miller
Philip Cahn
William Berke, Samuel Fuller, Robert L. Lippert
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
William Berke
Producer
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Robert L. Lippert
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Philip Cahn
Editor
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Alfred Berke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steel Helmet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Steel Helmet about?
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Who directed The Steel Helmet?
The Steel Helmet was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in The Steel Helmet?
The principal cast of The Steel Helmet includes Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, James Edwards, Richard Loo.
When was The Steel Helmet released and how long is it?
The Steel Helmet was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steel Helmet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steel Helmet was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steel Helmet?
The Steel Helmet holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).