

Never So Few
1959-12-07 · 125 min · ★ 5.5
A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.
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- Directors
- John Sturges
- Production companies
- Canterbury Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frank SinatraCapt. Tom Reynolds
Gina LollobrigidaCarla Vesari
Charles BronsonSgt. John Danforth
Steve McQueenCorp. Bill Ringa
Peter LawfordCapt. Grey Travis, Doctor
Paul HenreidNikko Regas
Brian DonlevyGen. Sloan
Kipp HamiltonMargaret Fitch
Dean JonesSgt. Jim Norby
Robert BrayCol. Fred Parkson
Aki AleongBillingsly
Richard JohnsonCapt. Danny De Mortimer
John HoytCol. Reed
Whit BissellCapt. Alofson, Psychiatrist
Philip AhnNautaung, leader of the Kachin
James HongGeneral Chao
MakoSoldier in Hospital
William SmithMP Officer #1
George TakeiSoldier in Hospital
Richard LupinoMike Island (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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