A Hill in Korea

Infobox Film
name = A Hill in Korea


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director = Julian Amyes
producer = Anthony Squire
writer = Max Catto (book)
Anthony Squire
Ian Dalrymple
starring = George Baker
Harry Andrews
Stanley Baker
music = Malcolm Arnold
cinematography = Freddie Francis
editing = Peter R. Hunt
distributor = British Lion Films
released = 1956
runtime = 81 min.
country = U.K.
language = English
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imdb_id = 0049302

"A Hill in Korea" is a 1956 British war film. The original name was Hell in Korea, but was changed for distribution reasons. It was directed by Julian Amyes and the producer was Anthony Squire. Incidental music was written by Malcolm Arnold. In the U.S. the film was titled "Hell in Korea".

It was the first major feature film to portray British troops in action during the Korean War and introduces Michael Caine in his first credited film role.

Cast

* George Baker
* Harry Andrews
* Stanley Baker
* Robert Shaw
* Stephen Boyd
* Michael Medwin
* Ronald Lewis
* Victor Maddern
* Percy Herbert
* Robert Brown
* Michael Caine
* Harry Landis

Plot

The film is set during the Korean War. During the retreat of 1951, a small force of British soldiers is in danger of being cut-off by the advancing Chinese army. The plot emphasizes the plight of the National Service men who, as they say, were "old enough to fight, but too young to vote"

The film also depicts a 'friendly-fire' incident in which the British are bombed by the Americans.

References

"Time Out Film Guide" published by Penguin - ISBN 0-14-029395-7

External links

*imdb title|id=0049302|title=A Hill in Korea
*amg title|id=1:94721|title=Hell in Korea