Paratroop Command (1959)
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Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
Director: William Witney
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: February 1, 1959
Cast
- Richard Bakalyan - Charlie
- Ken Lynch - Lieutenant
- Jack Hogan - Ace
- Jimmy Murphy - Sergeant
- Jeff Morris - Pigpen
- James Beck - Cowboy
- Carolyn Hughes - Gina
- Patricia Huston - Amy
- Paul Busch - German Captain
- Sydney Lassick - Interpreter
Screenplay
Music: Ronald Stein
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Robert S. Eisen
Production: American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
paratrooper
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paratroop Command about?
- Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
- Who directed Paratroop Command?
- Paratroop Command was directed by William Witney.
- Who stars in Paratroop Command?
- Paratroop Command stars Richard Bakalyan, Ken Lynch, Jack Hogan, Jimmy Murphy, Jeff Morris, James Beck.
- How long is Paratroop Command?
- Paratroop Command has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Paratroop Command?
- Paratroop Command is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Paratroop Command produced?
- Paratroop Command was produced in United States of America.