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The Steel Helmet
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The Steel Helmet

1951-01-24 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · War

A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.

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Directors
Samuel Fuller
Production companies
Deputy Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gene EvansGene EvansSergeant Zack
Robert HuttonRobert HuttonPrivate Bronte
Steve BrodieSteve BrodieLieutenant Driscoll
James EdwardsJames EdwardsCorporal Thompson
Richard LooRichard LooSergeant Tanaka
Sid MeltonSid MeltonJoe
Richard MonahanPrivate Baldy
William ChunShort Round
Harold FongThe Red
Neyle MorrowNeyle MorrowFirst GI
Lynn StalmasterLynn StalmasterSecond Lieutenant

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