Men in War

19571957
ApprovedApproved
1h 42min

Men in War (1957)

Action Drama War

During the Korean War, a battle-worn lieutenant and his platoon are behind enemy lines, and have orders to march to Hill 465 for possible relief.During the Korean War, a battle-worn lieutenant and his platoon are behind enemy lines, and have orders to march to Hill 465 for possible relief.During the Korean War, a battle-worn lieutenant and his platoon are behind enemy lines, and have orders to march to Hill 465 for possible relief.

Director
- Anthony Mann
Writers
- Philip Yordan(screenplay)
- Ben Maddow(screenplay)
- Van Van Praag(novel "Day Without End {Combat}")
Stars

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Phillip Pine and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Aldo Ray and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Aldo Ray in Men in War (1957)

Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Aldo Ray and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Men in War (1957)

Phillip Pine and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Men in War (1957)

Aldo Ray and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Men in War (1957)

Aldo Ray and Robert Ryan in Men in War (1957)

Director
- Anthony Mann
Writers
- Philip Yordan(screenplay) (front for Ben Maddow)
- Ben Maddow(screenplay) (front Philip Yordan)
- Van Van Praag(novel "Day Without End {Combat}")
All cast & crew
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Odds Against Tomorrow

7.4

Odds Against Tomorrow

The Far Country

7.2

The Far Country

Crossfire

7.3

Horizons West

6.2

God's Little Acre

6.6

God's Little Acre

On Dangerous Ground

7.3

On Dangerous Ground

Knock on Any Door

6.7

Knock on Any Door

Custer of the West

5.8

Custer of the West

The Set-Up

7.9

Decision at Sundown

6.8

Decision at Sundown

Pork Chop Hill

7.1

The Tall T

7.3

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon. Who will survive? —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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Taglines
- The part of the military machine that bleeds !
Genres
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
The men wear the patches of the 24th infantry division, which did in fact see combat in the early part of the Korean War.

Goofs
The jeep is shown with a keyed ignition. Jeeps in service never had keys, the steering wheels were secured with chain and padlocks.

Quotes
Sgt. Montana: You said you wanted to get one man alive out of your platoon. Well you got your wish, only double, there's you and me. Ain't that something.
Lt. Benson: Forget it. We'll never see the morning.
Sgt. Montana: Yes we will. They can't hurt us anymore now. They threw everything at us. Rifle fire, grenades, four twos, artillery. I'm telling you, they can't scratch us. If we wanted to take that hill, we could take it easy, the two of us.
Lt. Benson: With what?
Sgt. Montana: We're lucky, we're lucky. With guts we'll take 'em. We still got the flamethrower.
Lt. Benson: Yeah.
Sgt. Montana: Let's go get it.
Lt. Benson: Wait.
Sgt. Montana: You'll go with me?
Lt. Benson: Yeah, but wait.
Sgt. Montana: Wait for what?
Lt. Benson: I want to live as long as I can.

Crazy credits
Opening credits prologue: "TELL ME THE STORY OF THE FOOT SOLDIER AND I WILL TELL YOU THE STORY OF ALL WARS."

KOREA SEPTEMBER 6, 1950

Connections
Featured in Dear Mr. Wonderful (1982)

Soundtracks
Men in War
(uncredited)
Music by Elmer Bernstein
Lyrics by Alan Alch
sung by male chorus

Top review

7/10

good Korean war show

A squad of G.I.'s, separated from their division, begin a trek of many miles trying to re-group with their comrades on a distant hill. They are harassed by snipers, sappers, and artillery barrages, but manage to reach their objective. After reaching the hill, a vicious firefight breaks out with the enemy. Excellent portrayal of the fear and horror of war.

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Release date
- January 26, 1957 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Tag ohne Ende
Filming locations
- Malibu Canyon, Malibu, California, USA
Production company
- Security Pictures
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Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 42min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1(original ratio)

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