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Pork Chop Hill

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Because final peace negotiations are bogged down in political maneuvering, U.S. soldiers, led by Lt. Joe Clemons (Gregory Peck), are forced to assault entrenched Chinese troops. The site of battle is Pork Chop Hill, a daunting, desolate climb that gives the communist forces a clear advantage. Clash after deadly clash wears down the morale and readiness of Clemons' men, and when they ask for back up, command is neither willing to send reinforcements nor authorize a retreat.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy May 28
3/4
A grim reminder of the absurdity of war, the arrogance of military leaders, and the expendability of the common soldier. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap 05/01/2023
4/5
A gritty and surprisingly raw war film that shows the heroism and anguish of American soldiers in equal portions, not to mention rank military incompetence. Go to Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 11/14/2019
Korea just before the peace treaty is vividly re-created in this stark and sombre foxhole drama directed by Lewis Milestone. Go to Full Review Isabel Quigly The Spectator 07/16/2018
Corny characterisation makes it a bore; the makers' attitude makes it a puzzle. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/18/2007
A-
Told in a hard-nosed style. Go to Full Review Steve Crum Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers 02/20/2007
5/5
Gritty war, actually anti-war, movie directed by Lewis Milestone of "All Quiet on the Western Front" fame. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Neil P Nov 28 Great war film about the battle for a hill in Korea. The contrast is between the treachery of politics in war and the bravery of the soldiers who have to pay the price. Gregory Peck is very Gregory Peck-like in this. See more Andy F 08/18/2024 A stunning, brutally realised and all too rare film about the Korean war. See more Shawndell J 06/22/2024 It is a true in the dirt war movie that captures the exhaustion of battle. See more Steve D 07/13/2023 Not enough focus on character to really hit. See more David d 06/05/2023 Daring for it's time, imaginative, real-life plot turns that demonstrate the savagery, courage, and incompetence of war and politics. See more CodyZamboni 05/29/2023 One of best war movies, and one of the best anti war movies It doesn't glamorize battle. It shows the futility and is much a battle of military brass egos with no regard to the men who fight. Gritty, hard core carnage from the foxhole point of view. Movie is virtually non stop ground level action, wih almost no musical score. See more Read all reviews
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Lewis Milestone

Director

Gregory Peck

Lt. Joe Clemons

Harry Guardino

Pvt. Forstman

Rip Torn

Lt. Walter Russel

George Peppard

Cpl. Chuck Fedderson

Carl Benton Reid

American Admiral at Peace Conference

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Pork Chop Hill

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Synopsis Because final peace negotiations are bogged down in political maneuvering, U.S. soldiers, led by Lt. Joe Clemons (Gregory Peck), are forced to assault entrenched Chinese troops. The site of battle is Pork Chop Hill, a daunting, desolate climb that gives the communist forces a clear advantage. Clash after deadly clash wears down the morale and readiness of Clemons' men, and when they ask for back up, command is neither willing to send reinforcements nor authorize a retreat.
Director
Lewis Milestone
Producer
Sy Bartlett
Screenwriter
James R. Webb, S.L.A. Marshall
Production Co
United Artists
Genre
War, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 1959, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 37m
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