

The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.
Directed by Terence Young
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9 votes
Released
April 24, 1950
1h 42m
English

Edward Underdown
Philip

Ralph Clanton
David

Helen Cherry
Wilhelmina
Stella Andrew
Jane

Michael Brennan
Smoke O'Connor

Michael Trubshawe
Major Bushey Noble
Rupert Gerard
Earl of Bentham

Desmond Llewelyn
'77 Jones

Anthony Dawson
Michael

Estelle Brody
War Correspondent

Christopher Lee
Chris Lewis

Robert Ayres
American Brigadier

Peter Burton
Minor Role
John Wynn
'45 Jones

Rufus Cruikshank
Sergeant Dean
R.S.M. Brittain
Regimental Sergeant Major
Alvin Floyd
Butch
Iain Murray
Commanding Officer
David Rose
The General
Jacqueline Robert
Belgian Girl