Ski Troop Attack (1960)

An American patrol has to cross behind enemy lines by skis in order to blow up an important railroad bridge. The task is made harder by conflicts between the platoon's veteran sergeant and ... See full summary »

Director:

Roger Corman

Writer:

Charles B. Griffith

Stars:

Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Wally Campo

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Michael Forest	...	Lt. Factor
Frank Wolff	...	Sgt. Potter
Wally Campo	...	Pvt. Ed Ciccola
Richard Sinatra	...	Pvt. Herman Grammelsbacher
James Hoffman	...	German Ski Patrol
Chan Biggs	...	German Ski Patrol
Tom Staley	...	German Ski Patrol
David Mackie	...	German Ski Patrol
Skeeter Bayer	...	German Ski Patrol
Wayne Lasher	...	German Ski Patrol
Sheila Noonan	...	Frau Karl Heinsdorf (as Sheila Carol)

Storyline

An American patrol has to cross behind enemy lines by skis in order to blow up an important railroad bridge. The task is made harder by conflicts between the platoon's veteran sergeant and its inexperienced lieutenant and by constant attacks by pursuing German troops.

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Plot Keywords:

american | behind enemy lines | ski chase | hero kills a woman | alps | 

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Taglines:

They Turned a White Hell Red with Enemy Blood!

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Genres:

Action | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

8 April 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

Assalto della fanteria di montagna

Filming Locations:

Deadwood, South Dakota, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

63 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Roger Corman had his actors positioned for a ski run down a mountain of virgin snow. When he called for action on his bullhorn, however, the sound waves started an avalanche. No one was hurt, but Corman was frustrated by this unplanned event. There was only one thing he could do. Corman raised the bullhorn to his mouth and ordered his crew to "Stop that snow!"

User Reviews

Suspenseful war film

Considering Roger Corman shot this in two weeks, it's an amazingly good- looking film. Quite suspenseful and action-packed with a unique setting -- the ski troops we had in the German mountains. Holds interest all the way through and never betrays a low budget. Very worthwhile.