The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.
Directed by Terence Young
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Cast
Edward Underdown
Philip
Ralph Clanton
David
Helen Cherry
Wilhelmina
Stella Andrew
Jane
Michael Brennan
Smoke O'Connor
Michael Trubshawe
Major Bushey Noble
Rupert Gerard
Earl of Bentham
Desmond Llewelyn
'77 Jones
Anthony Dawson
Michael
Estelle Brody
War Correspondent
Christopher Lee
Chris Lewis
Robert Ayres
American Brigadier
Peter Burton
Minor Role
John Wynn
'45 Jones
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