A Hill in Korea (1956, United Kingdom)
Original / alternative title: Hell in Korea
Categories: infantry movies last stand movies siege movies
A Hill in KoreaDirector: Julian Amyes
Czas: 81 minut
Laguages: English
A Hill in Korea war movie
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A Hill in Korea war movie
Czas: 81 minut
2024-04-07 / 1970-01-01
Small unit of British soldiers is surrounded on the hilltop during the Korean War. Trapped by Chinese forces they have no other option than fight to the last.
During the Korean War a platoon of British soldiers retreat and try to avoid being surrounded by the advancing Chinese Army, but looks like they are running out of luck. When they arrive to a small village they find all the huts empty - it looks like villagers have run away or hide somewhere in the mountains. During the search of the village one of the soldiers is killed, which leaves rest of the platoon in shock. While crossing an open space they spot a larger unit of Chinese soldiers. Using their vantage point they drag the enemy in trap. Chinese try the frontal attack, during which they all are killed. While retreating British soldiers find a hill with a temple on top, which seems like a good place to rest for a while. Unfortunately soon they discover they are trapped and surrounded by Chinese Army. They try different approaches to resolve their situation, but they become more and more desperate when ammo and food are running low.
A Hill in Korea is in many ways similar to earlier British movies (like Nine Men that had similar plot, but was set during World War 2). Again we have small platoon trapped and surrounded by enemy with only one option - fight until the end. The cast includes Stanley Baker and Harry Andrews, but also young Michael Caine in small part. Based on Max Catto novel it is mixture of character drama and look at the tough situation for Allied forces when China joined Korean War. The plot is not bad, but overall the movie lacks originality and is rather forgettable.
Our rating
5.2
Film value
5 / 10
Realism factor
3 / 5
Adventure factor
3 / 5
Historical accuracy
2 / 5
