A sergeant thirsting for medals sends his men into battle after peace is declared. What could go wrong?
During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy--not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared--so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy.
Direction
Burt Topper's lean, nasty exploitation efficiency.
Writing
Premise so cruel it outshines its budget.
Director
Burt Topper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during escalating Vietnam involvement, its anti-glory message was ignored by audiences seeking patriotic war films. The title became ironic marketing.
Director Burt Topper cast himself as the doomed lieutenant—possibly the only ethical military figure he could stomach playing.
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