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The Steel Bayonet

The Steel Bayonet

Drama, War

1h 25m

February 1, 1958 (67 years ago)

Overview

Tunis, 1943. Battle-weary troops of Company C have orders to occupy a derelict Tunisian farmhouse. They are to establish an artillery observation post, reporting on enemy movements before the imminent offensive to liberate Tunis. However German infantrymen discover their operations. The ensuing battle for control of this small piece of land will decide who controls Tunis but more critically, the victors in the battle of democracy versus fascism.

ActorAge thenAge now
Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Maj. Gerrard

Birthday: August 9, 1905

52 January 26, 1978 (72)
Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Capt. Mead

Birthday: October 5, 1924

33 July 15, 2007 (82)
Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Lt. Vernon

Birthday: July 18, 1923

34 February 26, 2020 (96)
Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Sgt. Maj. Gill

Birthday: July 23, 1921

36 November 11, 2003 (82)
Raymond Francis

Raymond Francis

The General

Birthday: October 6, 1911

46 October 24, 1987 (76)
John Paul

John Paul

Lt. Col. Derry

Birthday: April 20, 1921

36 February 1, 1995 (73)
Paddy Joyce

Paddy Joyce

Cpl. Ames R.A.

Birthday: May 31, 1923

34 July 27, 2000 (77)
Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper

Pte. Middleditch

Birthday: January 27, 1913

45 June 28, 2000 (87)
Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Pte. Livingstone

Birthday: November 30, 1930

27 January 28, 2013 (82)
David Ritch

David Ritch

Mahomet

Birthday: July 28, 1932

25 June 3, 2018 (85)