A Hill in Korea (1956)
1h 20m
Running Time
September 18, 1956Release Date
A Hill in Korea (1956)
1h 20m
Running Time
September 18, 1956Release Date
Plot.
Based on real events, A Hill in Korea charts the fortunes of a small group of British soldiers serving in the Korean War. Out on a routine patrol, the soldiers find that Chinese troop movements have cut them off from their own lines. They try to fight their way back to safety but with the enemy surrounding them on all sides, the prospects look bleak. Facing almost insurmountable odds, they decide to stand a fight.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Stephen Boyd
The National Servicemen: Pte. Sims
Ronald Lewis
The National Servicemen: Pte. Wyatt
George Baker
The National Servicemen: Lt. Butler
Harry Andrews
The Regular Soldiers: Sgt. Payne
Stanley Baker
The Regular Soldiers: Cpl. Ryker
Michael Medwin
The National Servicemen: The Anti-Tank Team, Pte. Docker
Victor Maddern
The National Servicemen: The Anti-Tank Team, Pte. Lindop
Harry Landis
The National Servicemen: Pte. Rabin
Robert Brown
Pte O'Brien
Barry Lowe
The National Servicemen: Pte. Neill
Percy Herbert
Pvt. Moon
Robert Shaw
LCpl. Hodge
Julian Amyes
Director
Michael Caine
Pvt. Lockyer
Max Catto
Writer
Charles Laurence
Pvt. Kim
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 18, 1956
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 20m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Wiki.
A Hill in Korea is a 1956 British war film based on Max Catto's 1953 novel of the same name. The original name was Hell in Korea, but it was changed for distribution reasons—except in the US. It was directed by Julian Amyes and produced by Anthony Squire. Incidental music was written by Malcolm Arnold.It was the first major feature film to portray British troops in action during the Korean War and introduces Michael Caine (himself a veteran of the Korean War) in his first credited film role. There are also early screen appearances by Stanley Baker, Robert Shaw and Ronald Lewis.