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The Red Beret

The Red Beret

War, Drama

1h 28m

August 11, 1953 (72 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Steve 'Canada' McKendrick

Birthday: September 3, 1913

39 January 29, 1964 (50)
Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Major J. Snow

Birthday: August 9, 1905

48 January 26, 1978 (72)
Susan Stephen

Susan Stephen

Penny Gardner

Birthday: July 16, 1931

22 April 24, 2000 (68)
Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

R.S.M.

Birthday: November 10, 1911

41 March 6, 1989 (77)
Donald Houston

Donald Houston

Taffy

Birthday: November 6, 1923

29 October 13, 1991 (67)
Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

General Whiting

Birthday: May 19, 1904

49 April 2, 1997 (92)
Patric Doonan

Patric Doonan

Flash

Birthday: April 18, 1925

28 March 10, 1958 (32)
Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Breton

Birthday: February 29, 1928

25 June 28, 1976 (48)
Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Pinky

Birthday: March 11, 1930

23 May 28, 1998 (68)
Tim Turner

Tim Turner

Rupert

Birthday: September 7, 1924

28 January 1, 1987 (62)