The Red Beret

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Alan LaddSteve 'Canada' McKendrick

Leo GennMajor J. Snow

Susan StephenPenny Gardner

Harry AndrewsR.S.M.

Donald HoustonTaffy

Anthony BushellGeneral Whiting

Patric DoonanFlash

Stanley BakerBreton

Lana MorrisPinky

Tim TurnerRupert

Anton DiffringThe Pole

Thomas HeathcoteAlf