Men in War
“"One more step and I'll fill your guts with lead!"”
Synopsis
In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Lt. Benson
Aldo Ray
Sgt. Montana
Robert Keith
The Colonel
Phillip Pine
Sgt. Riordan
Nehemiah Persoff
Sgt. Lewis
Vic Morrow
Cpl. Zwickley
James Edwards
Sgt. Killian
L.Q. Jones
Sgt. Davis
Scott Marlowe
Pvt. Meredith
Adam Kennedy
Pvt. Maslow
Race Gentry
Pvt. Haines
Walter Kelley
Pvt. Ackerman
Anthony Ray
Pvt. Penelli
Robert Normand
Pvt. Christensen
Michael Miller
Pvt. Lynch
Victor Sen Yung
North Korean Sniper Prisoner
Ron Brown
Soldier with Scar on Back (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan, Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Men in War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Security Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Philip Yordan, Ben Maddow, Van Van Praag
Elmer Bernstein
Ernest Haller
Richard C. Meyer
Sidney Harmon, Anthony Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
Lewis Jacobs
Production Design
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Sidney Harmon
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Anthony Mann
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men in War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men in War about?
In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.
Who directed Men in War?
Men in War was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Men in War?
The principal cast of Men in War includes Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith, Phillip Pine, Nehemiah Persoff.
When was Men in War released and how long is it?
Men in War was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Men in War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Men in War was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Men in War based on a book or true story?
Men in War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Van Van Praag".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Men in War?
Men in War holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).