Movie Description
The Steel Bayonet
(1958)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Carreras
- Producer : Michael Carreras
- Writer : Howard Clewes
- Editor : Bill Lenny
- Cast : Leo Genn,Kieron Moore,Michael Medwin,Robert Brown,Raymond Francis,John Paul,Paddy Joyce,Michael Ripper,Bernard Horsfall,David Ritch,Tom Bowman,John H. Watson,Arthur Lovegrove,Michael Dear,Ian Whittaker,Michael Balfour,Shay Gorman,Jack Stewart,Percy Herbert,Barry Lowe,Dave Crowley,Wolf Frees,Garard Green,William Abney,Guy Deghy,Jeremy Longhurst
Cast
Maj. Gerrard
Capt. Mead
Lt. Vernon
Sgt. Maj. Gill
The General
Lt. Col. Derry
Cpl. Ames R.A.
Pte. Middleditch
Pte. Livingstone
Mahomet
Sgt. Nicholls
Cpl. Bean
Pte. Jarvis
Pte. Tweddle
Pte. Wilson
Pte. Thomas
Sgt. Gates
Pte. Wentworth
Pte. Clark
Pte. Ferguson
Pte. Harris
German Divisional Commander
German Company Commander
German Artillery Officer
German Artillery N.C.O.
German Sniper
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleThe Steel Bayonet
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Production CompaniesHammer Film Productions
Genres
- Drama
- War
