The Red Beret
“Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!”
Synopsis
Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn
Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen
Penny Gardner
Harry Andrews
R.S.M.
Donald Houston
Taffy
Anthony Bushell
General Whiting
Patric Doonan
Flash
Stanley Baker
Breton
Lana Morris
Pinky
Tim Turner
Rupert
Anton Diffring
The Pole
Thomas Heathcote
Alf
Carl Duering
Rossi
John Boxer
Flight Sergeant Box
Harry Locke
Medical Orderly
Michael Balfour
American Sergeant
Guido Lorraine
German Officer
Walter Gotell
German Sentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Maibaum, Frank S. Nugent
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Red Beret
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions, Columbia Pictures, Warwick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Richard Maibaum, Frank S. Nugent, Sy Bartlett, Hilary St George Saunders
John Addison
John Wilcox
Gordon Pilkington
Albert R. Broccoli, Irving Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Irving Allen
Producer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
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 The Red Beret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Beret about?
Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
Who directed The Red Beret?
The Red Beret was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in The Red Beret?
The principal cast of The Red Beret includes Alan Ladd, Leo Genn, Susan Stephen, Harry Andrews, Donald Houston.
When was The Red Beret released and how long is it?
The Red Beret was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Beret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Beret was composed by John Addison.
Is The Red Beret based on a book or true story?
The Red Beret is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hilary St George Saunders".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Beret?
The Red Beret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).