The Red Beret

The Red Beret

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 for The Red Beret...

Alan Ladd
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn
Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen
Penny Gardner
Anthony Bushell
General Whiting
John Boxer
Flight Sergeant Box
Harry Locke
Medical Orderly
Michael Balfour
American Sergeant
Guido Lorraine
German Officer
Walter Gotell
German Sentry