- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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4 out of 5
This glossy, star-laden Korean War movie manages to be both superbly entertaining and extremely moving, thanks to the solid direction of the underrated Mark Robson. The source material is from prolific novelist James A Michener, and his view of the futility of the war in Korea is given expert emphasis by the fine performances of William Holden as a reserve officer recalled to service and Fredric March as a gruff admiral. Grace Kelly is simply luminous as Holden's navy wife, and the movie won an Oscar for its special effects.
Plot Summary
War drama starring William Holden, Fredric March and Grace Kelly. Lieutenant Harry Brubaker is called up to fly jets during America's conflict in Korea, although he feels he contributed enough active service during the Second World War. Soon, he is assigned to a dangerous mission to bomb the strategically important five bridges at Toko-Ri.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Lieutenant Harry Brubaker
- William Holden (2)
- Rear Admiral George Tarrant
- Fredric March
- Nancy Brubaker
- Grace Kelly
- Mike Forney
- Mickey Rooney
- Beer Barrel
- Robert Strauss
- Commander Wayne Lee
- Charles McGraw
- Kimiko
- Keiko Awaji
- Nestor Gamidge
- Earl Holliman
- Lieutenant Olds
- Richard Shannon
- Captain Evans
- Willis Bouchey
- Kathy Brubaker
- Nadene Ashdown
Crew
- Director
- Mark Robson
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