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Fixed Bayonets!
“Bayonets All-Steel…Hearts ALL-AMERICAN…Their story ALL GLORY!”
6.5 / 10• 1951• 1h 32m•NR• English
WarDramaAction
Storyline
The story of a platoon during the Korean War. One by one, Corporal Denno's superiors are killed until it comes to the point where he must try to take command responsibility.
Cast & Crew
Richard Basehart
Cpl. Denno
Lead
Gene Evans
Sgt. Rock
Michael O'Shea
Sgt. Lonergan
Richard Hylton
Medic John Wheeler
Craig Hill
Lt. Gibbs
Skip Homeier
Whitey
HB
Howard Banks
Doggie (uncredited)
Paul Burke
Doggie (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Samuel Fuller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fixed Bayonets! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
