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Sergeant Ryker

  • 19681968
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Sergeant Ryker (1968)
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During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney bel... Read allDuring the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
320
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,503
6,434
    • Buzz Kulik
    • Seeleg Lester(screenplay)
    • William D. Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bradford Dillman
    • Peter Graves
    • Vera Miles
    • Buzz Kulik
    • Seeleg Lester(screenplay)
    • William D. Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bradford Dillman
    • Peter Graves
    • Vera Miles
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    • 4Critic reviews
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    Bradford Dillman
    Bradford Dillman
    • Capt. David Young
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • Maj. Whitaker
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Ann Ryker
    Lloyd Nolan
    Lloyd Nolan
    • Gen. Amos Bailey
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Capt. Appleton
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Sgt. Max Winkler
    Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin
    • Sgt. Paul Ryker
    Walter Brooke
    Walter Brooke
    • Col. Arthur Merriam
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • President of the Court
    Don Marshall
    Don Marshall
    • Cpl. Jenks
    Charles Aidman
    Charles Aidman
    • Maj. Kitchener - The Law Officer
    George N. Neise
    George N. Neise
    • Thomas MacKnight
    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Nisbet
    Stuart Nisbet
    • President of the Court
    • (uncredited)
      • Buzz Kulik
      • Seeleg Lester(screenplay) (story)
      • William D. Gordon(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Originally two episodes of Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) - "The Case Against Paul Ryker" (Oct, 10 & 17, 1963)
    • Goofs
      Although Colonel Merriam is an Army officer, his ribbons include the Navy Presidential Unit Citation. While it would not be impossible for him to receive this award, it would be extremely unlikely. In addition, he wears a Second Army patch on his left shoulder. That unit was never stationed overseas.
    • Connections
      Remake of Kraft Suspense Theatre: The Case Against Paul Ryker: Part 1 (1963)

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    9/10
    " They believed I was a traitor and promoted me to Major "
    The Korean War has been dubbed Americas's forgotten war. So many unanswered questions were buried along with the 50 thousand men who died there. Occasionally, we are treated to a play or movie which deals with that far-off, ghostly frozen graveyard. Here is perhaps one of the finest. It's called " Sergeant Ryker. " The story is of an American soldier named Sgt. Paul Ryker (Lee Marvin) who is selected for a top secret mission by his commanding officer. His task is to defect to the North Koreans and offer his services against United Nations forces. So successful is his cover, he proves invaluable to the enemy and given the rank of Major. However, he is thereafter captured by the Americans, put on trial as a traitor and spy. Stating he was ordered to defect, he sadly learns his commanding officer has been killed and has no evidence or proof of his innocence. He is convicted and sentenced to hang. However, his conviction is doubted by Capt. Young (Bradford Dillman), his prosecutor. Convincing commanding Gen. Amos Baily, (Lloyd Nolan) of his doubts, he is granted a new trial and if found guilty will be executed. The courtroom drama is top notch as is the cast which includes Peter Graves, Murray Hamilton and Norman Fell as Sgt. Max Winkler. Korea was a far off place but the possibility of convicting a Communist and hanging him hit very close to home in the 1950's. Due to its superior script and powerful message, this drama has become a courtroom Classic. Excellent viewing and recommended to all. ****
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1968 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Roncom Films
      • Universal Pictures
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    • 1 hour 25 minutes

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