Storyline

During the Korean War, the lieutenant in charge of a Marine rifle platoon is killed in battle. Before he dies, he places the platoon's sergeant, who's black, in charge. The sergeant figures on having trouble with two men in his platoon: a private who has much more combat experience than he does, and a racist Southerner who doesn't like blacks in the first place and has no intention of taking orders from one.—frankfob2@yahoo.com

Plot Keywords

independent film, winter, farmhouse, racism, racial issues, racial slur, stretcher, countryside, carrying someone, sled, rope, punched in the face, native american, password, shootout, attempted rape, snow, landmine, u.s. marine corps, african american

Short Review

Above average war flick set in Korean War. Up and coming Sidney Poitier is told against his wishes to lead a group of young white soldiers while a more experienced Alan Ladd is stuck assisting him.Slow paced but realistic high drama. Black and white and not just the movie. The platoon wrestles with Sidney leading them fired on by a southern soldier who wants nothing to do with a black leader. Excellent portrayal of the sixties and the turbulent era of civil rights but don't let that stop you. Good movie and more drama than killing or blowing things up.Interesting cast of B actors including boxing champ Ingemar Johansson and comedian Mort Saul who gives a stand up 5 minute monologue of humor, odd to hear in a movie of any kind. Popular teen singer James Darren also stars.Cast Alan Ladd as Private Kincaid Sidney Poitier Sergeant Eddie Towler James Darren as Private Cotton Glenn Corbett as Hospital Corpsman Wade Mort Sahl as Corporal Crane Ana María Lynch as Maya Paul Richards as Private Bracken Richard Davalos as Private Casey Lee Kinsolving as Private Dean Joseph Gallison as Private Jackson Ingemar Johansson as Private TorgilFor more interesting background see this link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_Young_Men

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