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.
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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.
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.
The film opens with a British Army patrol led by Lt. Butler in Korea, in the patrol is tough veteran Sergeant Payne, a slightly psychotic Corporal Ryker and the...
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