Charlie becomes a paratrooper, but, while serving in North Africa, he mistakenly kills one of his fellow U.S. soldiers, who is masquerading as a Nazi in order to wipe out a nest of the enemy. Shunned by his fellow soldiers, including his childhood friend Ace, Charlie is forced to prove himself when it is left up to him to transport a generator across an open road in full view of Nazi attackers.
Practical Effects
Genuine paratrooper training footage awkwardly spliced throughout.
Acting
Richard Bakalyan's sweaty desperation sells the guilt.
Direction
Witney's Republic Pictures efficiency — 71 minutes, no fat.
Director
William Witney
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director William Witney was a legendary Republic Pictures serial director who shot this in five days using stock military footage to save money.
Richard Bakalyan was a Hollywood 'heavy' who played ethnic stereotypes and rebels; this rare lead role let him explore vulnerable masculinity instead of tough-guy posturing.
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