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Sergeant Ryker
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Sergeant Ryker

1968-02-01 · 85 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · War

During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.

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Directors
Buzz Kulik
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee MarvinLee MarvinSgt. Paul Ryker
Bradford DillmanBradford DillmanCapt. David Young
Peter GravesPeter GravesMaj. Whitaker
Vera MilesVera MilesAnn Ryker
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanGen. Amos Bailey
Murray HamiltonMurray HamiltonCapt. Appleton
Norman FellNorman FellSgt. Max Winkler
Walter BrookeWalter BrookeCol. Arthur Merriam
Francis De SalesFrancis De SalesPresident of the Court
Don MarshallDon MarshallCpl. Jenks
Charles AidmanCharles AidmanMaj. Kitchener - The Law Officer
George N. NeiseGeorge N. NeiseThomas MacKnight
Stuart NisbetPresident of the Court

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