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

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Ski Troop Attack (1960)

*** (out of 4)

Ultra low-budget Roger Corman flick about a group of Americans (on skis) stuck behind German lines. The film is certainly very silly but at the same time it remains very interesting throughout. Considering Corman only took two weeks shooting this thing it's rather amazing at how good it came out looking. There's some very nice cinematography and the locations are great. There's really nothing overly special about this film but it does contain some nice action and a rather unique story.