
Film
The Steel Bayonet
1958 · 1h 25m · Drama · War
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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.
Cast

Leo Genn
Maj. Gerrard

Kieron Moore
Capt. Mead

Michael Medwin
Lt. Vernon

Robert Brown
Sgt. Maj. Gill

Raymond Francis
The General

John Paul
Lt. Col. Derry

Paddy Joyce
Cpl. Ames R.A.

Michael Ripper
Pte. Middleditch

Bernard Horsfall
Pte. Livingstone
David Ritch
Mahomet

Tom Bowman
Sgt. Nicholls
John H. Watson
Cpl. Bean
Arthur Lovegrove
Pte. Jarvis
Michael Dear
Pte. Tweddle
Ian Whittaker
Pte. Wilson

Michael Balfour
Pte. Thomas
Crew
- Michael CarrerasDirector · Producer
- Howard ClewesWriter
- Jack AsherDirector of Photography
- Leonard SalzedoOriginal Music Composer
- Bill LennyEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- February 1, 1958
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Drama, War
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