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The Steel Bayonet

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5.4/10 • 5

1958-02-011h 25m

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Tunis, 1943. Battle-weary troops of Company C have orders to occupy a derelict Tunisian farmhouse. They are to establish an artillery observation post, reporting on enemy movements before the imminent offensive to liberate Tunis. However German infantrymen discover their operations. The ensuing battle for control of this small piece of land will decide who controls Tunis but more critically, the victors in the battle of democracy versus fascism.

Directors
Michael Carreras
Writters
Howard Clewes
Editors
Howard Clewes, Bill Lenny

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Leo Genn

    Leo Genn

    Maj. Gerrard

  2. Kieron Moore

    Kieron Moore

    Capt. Mead

  3. Michael Medwin

    Michael Medwin

    Lt. Vernon

  4. Robert Brown

    Robert Brown

    Sgt. Maj. Gill

  5. Raymond Francis

    Raymond Francis

    The General

  6. John Paul

    John Paul

    Lt. Col. Derry

  7. Paddy Joyce

    Paddy Joyce

    Cpl. Ames R.A.

  8. Michael Ripper

    Michael Ripper

    Pte. Middleditch

  9. Bernard Horsfall

    Bernard Horsfall

    Pte. Livingstone

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CinemaSerf

Apr 4, 2022

6/10

Leo Genn "(Maj. Gerard") is charged with taking what is left of his battle-weary platoon to set up an observation point to keep an eye out for the advancing Nazi forces in North Africa. It's a pretty perilous task - they are woefully outnumbered, but can they thwart the enemy just long enough? A solid supporting cast - Kieron Moore and Michael Medwin are probably the most familiar faces - and some quite tense direction from Michael Carreras keeps this flowing well, building up nicely until an ending that is not quite as you might expect. Fans of the always reliable Genn and of wartime David and Goliath type stories will probably enjoy this - I did.

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Status
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Original Language
English
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