

Under Fire
1957-09-23 · 76 min · ★ 7.5
An Army lawyer defends a World War II hero and his men accused of desertion.
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- Directors
- James B. Clark
- Production companies
- Regal Films, 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rex ReasonLt. Steve Rogerson
Harry MorganSgt. Joseph C. Dusak
Steve BrodieCapt. Linn
Peter WalkerLt. Sarris
Karl LukasSgt. Hutchins
Frank GerstleCol. Dundee
Nico MinardosPvt. Tartolia
Byron KeithCapt. Tanner
Dehl BertiCol. Jason
George ChakirisPvt. Steiner
Kay E. KuterPvt. Arnold Swanson
Neyle MorrowLt. ConroyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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