Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
Directed by Terence Young
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Cast

Alan Ladd
Steve 'Canada' McKendrick

Leo Genn
Major J. Snow

Susan Stephen
Penny Gardner

Harry Andrews
R.S.M.

Donald Houston
Taffy

Anthony Bushell
General Whiting

Patric Doonan
Flash

Stanley Baker
Breton

Lana Morris
Pinky

Tim Turner
Rupert

Anton Diffring
The Pole

Thomas Heathcote
Alf

Carl Duering
Rossi
John Boxer
Flight Sergeant Box
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