War Is Hell (1961)
Overview
During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.576 |
Directed By
Burt Topper
TOP CAST
Baynes Barron
Sgt. Garth
Bobby Byles
Gresler
Wally Campo
Laney
Tony Russel
Sgt. Keefer
Michael Bell
Seldon
Burt Topper
Lt. Hallen
Judy Dan
Yung Chi Thomas
Audie Murphy
Narrator - Introduction
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