Overview
Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
Cast
- Alan Ladd as Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
- Leo Genn as Major J. Snow
- Susan Stephen as Penny Gardner
- Harry Andrews as R.S.M.
- Donald Houston as Taffy
- Anthony Bushell as General Whiting
- Patric Doonan as Flash
- Stanley Baker as Breton
- Lana Morris as Pinky
- Tim Turner as Rupert