A Marine platoon of 45 men is ordered to hold a mountain pass near Wosan early in the Korean War, when Chinese Communists were swarming all over MacArthur's tiny army. Quinlivan is mortally wounded and hands over his command to Poitier, a novice sergeant, which angers most of the men
since Ladd is the most experienced soldier in the platoon. Although he has lost his stripes, Ladd is the man expected to lead. Poitier tries to enlist Ladd's help but he is rebuffed; Ladd feels that he is a "black man with an axe to grind." Dissension and uncertainty permeate the defenders until a
massive attack is made on their position and a faltering Poitier gives way to Ladd's auth...
Released:
1960
Rated:
NR
Length:
86 mins