The Steel Bayonet
(1958)
Overview
Tunis, 1943. Battle-weary troops of Company C have orders to occupy a derelict Tunisian farmhouse. They are to establish an artillery observation post, reporting on enemy movements before the imminent offensive to liberate Tunis. However German infantrymen discover their operations. The ensuing battle for control of this small piece of land will decide who controls Tunis but more critically, the victors in the battle of democracy versus fascism.
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 6/10April 4, 2022
Leo Genn "(Maj. Gerard") is charged with taking what is left of his battle-weary platoon to set up an observation point to keep an eye out for the advancing Nazi forces in North Africa. It's a pretty perilous task - they are woefully outnumbered, but can they thwart the enemy just long enough? A solid supporting cast - Kieron Moore and Michael Medwin are probably the most familiar faces - and some quite tense direction from Michael Carreras keeps… read the rest.
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