The Red Beret
1953, English. Directed by Terence Young.
Alan Ladd at his greatest in this ripcord thriller that rips at your emotions!
Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 11 August 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Frank S. Nugent, Richard Maibaum
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The Red Beret runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Red Beret is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Red Beret isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 August 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Beret?
If you liked The Red Beret, try The One That Got Away, Waiting for Anya, The Devil's Brigade.
Who directed The Red Beret?
The Red Beret (1953) was directed by Terence Young and stars Alan Ladd, Leo Genn, Susan Stephen.