GatorFarmer
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Those with Amazon Prime will find the 1956 film "A Hill In Korea" available for instant viewing on Amazon video. Those without can probably buy or rent it for a small sum. The film features Stanley Baker, best known to Americans for Zulu and a small part for Michael Caine, who actually did fight in Korea.
Made in England shortly after the armistice, this film details a small British patrol behind Chinese lines. There are comparatively few films about the Korean war, and this well acted and shot little film is the first that I have seen detailing British troops there.
There is much excellent footage of Bren guns in action, a Sten Mk 5, and Enfield No4mk2 rifles to be seen. At one point the Sten even has the bayonet mounted. Portuguese Air Force F80s are also seen simulating a bombing run.
Well worth 90 minutes or so of your life, the film is quite involving.
Because of his war time experience, Caine (now Sir Caine) did double duty and was also technical adviser on the film.
Made in England shortly after the armistice, this film details a small British patrol behind Chinese lines. There are comparatively few films about the Korean war, and this well acted and shot little film is the first that I have seen detailing British troops there.
There is much excellent footage of Bren guns in action, a Sten Mk 5, and Enfield No4mk2 rifles to be seen. At one point the Sten even has the bayonet mounted. Portuguese Air Force F80s are also seen simulating a bombing run.
Well worth 90 minutes or so of your life, the film is quite involving.
Because of his war time experience, Caine (now Sir Caine) did double duty and was also technical adviser on the film.
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