The action scenes are terrific, belying the movie's very low budget.
The Steel Helmet
It's the REAL Korean Story!
1951 · 1h 25m · APPROVED
Action, Drama, War
Directed by
Samuel Fuller
Overview
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
Director and cast
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[Sam] Fuller's powerful direction turns a trite story into a vivid study of national and personal identity.
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