Fragments of battle scenes

directed by Samuel Fuller. The main actors are Robert Hutton and Steve Brodie. Synopsis Sergeant Zach's platoon was shot by the Korean People's Army, and he was the only one who survived. On his way out of the enemy-occupied area, a 1-year-old Korean boy saved him. With the help of the little boy, Sergeant Zach contacted a scattered infantry class of the US Army. There is still a black health soldier, an anti-war, a Japanese-American veteran who participated in World War II, a mute and a recruit left in this class. However, under the command of the sergeant, they hid in a ruined temple, and with the support of artillery, they dealt a heavy blow to the North Korean military stronghold and finally returned to the team successfully.

This film is the first Hollywood blockbuster about the Korean War. Although the budget is limited, the film truly reproduces the cruel display of the Korean battlefield. The film is not so much about the Korean War, but rather about how people of various ethnic backgrounds in the US military deal with each other during the war. Therefore, the film was once criticized as "criticizing the US military".

2. Never retreat! 》（Retreat, Hell! , 1952.

directed by Joseph *. Lewis. The main actors are Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson and Anita Louise. Synopsis In November, 195, the US army crossed the 38th parallel to pursue the 1st Division and 7th Infantry Division of the US Marine Corps, which defeated the North Korean army. When they attacked the Changjin Reservoir area on the border between China and North Korea, they were violently countered by Chinese people's Volunteer Army's superior forces and fell into the encirclement of the Chinese and North Korean troops. The us military headquarters ordered a full evacuation. General Smith, the US Marine Corps, defied the command of the headquarters and ordered his men to counterattack the Chinese and North Korean troops. Captain Steve of the Marine Corps led a battalion as a cover mission. After a bloody battle, he finally rushed out of the encirclement with the main force.

The cricket critics think this film is one of the rare films that describe both sides of the Korean War positively. On the one hand, it reproduces the scale of Chinese people's Volunteer Army's overwhelming counterattack in the early days of its entry into the DPRK in a positive way, and at the same time, it praises the fighting spirit of the US Marine Corps. In the film, an American corporal, who just turned 17, held his ground in the case of three gunshot wounds in a night battle, ensuring the safety of the main peak. Another unique feature of the film is the extensive use of documentary clips taken on the battlefield. When the shell exploded in the lens, the camera shook violently, making the audience feel as if they were in the scene.

Third, Battle Circus (1953)

Director Richard Brooks. The main actors are Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson. Synopsis During the Korean War, a U.S. Army hospital was in charge of treating the wounded soldiers of the Allied Forces. Major Webb, a cynical military doctor, is the attending doctor. He is in love with Lieutenant Michael Carra, a loyal nurse, but they hate each other. They understand the meaning of war and increase mutual understanding in the medical work of saving lives.

Ben commented that this film was 2 years earlier than the later more famous Army Hospital, but critics thought that it exaggerated love and made it out of tune with the cruel background of the Korean battlefield. It shows sympathetic concern for North Korean civilians and reveals the tragic fate of North Korean soldiers. For example, in the film, when a North Korean wounded soldier was taken to the hospital, he suddenly took out a Grenade from his arms and said that he would rather be blown up than treated by an American doctor.

iv. Men of the Fighting Lady (1954).

directed by Andrew Marton. The main actors are Van Johnson and Frank Lovejoy. Synopsis During the Korean War, the US Navy Air Force supported the US ground battlefield from an American aircraft carrier moored in the Sea of Japan. Naval aviation takes off from an aircraft carrier to bomb ground targets over North Korea or air combat with Soviet MIG aircraft. American pilots all hope to finish their tasks early, have a hot meal early and go back to the warm bed to sleep. However, war is cruel. When attacking ground targets, the plane is required to fly low, which makes it vulnerable to ground air defense fire.

This cricket commentary tells friends about the war through the military doctor of the aircraft carrier, trying to give the audience an objective angle. Many old pilots who have experienced World War II always ask themselves why they came to Korea to fight. The film reproduces in detail the take-off and landing process of the aircraft on the aircraft carrier, and the situation in which the fighter plane attacks the ground target from the air.

v. The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1955). Hong Kong translation of The Battle of the Bridge in Shu Guli)

Director mark robson; Screenwriter: Valentine Davies. The main actors are William Holden and Grace Kelly. Synopsis During the Korean War in December, 1952, the squadron of Lieutenant brubeck, the pilot of the 77th Special Command of the US Navy, was ordered to carry out the arduous task of blowing up the Duguli Bridge. Located in North Korea, Duguli Bridge is an important transportation hub for volunteers and Korean People's Army, with dangerous terrain and tight defense. Lieutenant brubeck and his comrades-in-arms broke through the barrage of anti-aircraft guns and blew up the Duguli Bridge, but his fighter plane was injured and forced to land. North Korean soldiers flocked to hunt down. He and his comrades refused to surrender, started a gun battle, and finally died in the battlefield.

This cricket commentary film won the Best Effect Award in the 28th Oscar in 1956. Most of the stories in the first half of this film take place in the US military base in Japan, with a loose rhythm, but we can see Japan's humble dependence on the US military after the war. In the second half of the battle, the fighting scenes were wonderful, and the actors performed well, especially the fighter aerobatics. Twelve fighter planes took turns to dive and bomb the ground targets, showing the cruelty of the war. In particular, it should be pointed out that this film reproduces the US military's confusion about the significance of participating in the Korean War. The characters in the film lamented twice that their war was "a wrong war fought in the wrong place": the first time, the commander of the aircraft carrier recalled that his two sons had died in the war against Japan in World War II and lamented that the Korean War was not worth sacrificing so many lives; The second time, Lieutenant brubeck, the hero, lamented that he would die in a gun battle with North Korean soldiers.

VI. Anna Pohris Story (1956).

directed by Don Siegel. The main actors are John Derek and Diana Lynn. Synopsis Tony and Jim, students of the United States Naval Academy, are brothers. They fell out for Paige, a girl whom they adored. After the Korean War broke out, the two of them graduated and were assigned to a squadron to fight side by side on the Korean battlefield. In an air battle, when their fighter plane caught fire, the two brothers let each other skydive and let each other enjoy life and love.

This cricket commented that this film is just an ordinary love triangle story set in the Korean battlefield, and there is nothing new.

VII. A Brave Man in the Battlefield (Battle Hymn, 1956; Hong kong translation of true colors of soldiers)

directed by Douglas Sirk. The main actors are Rock Hudson and Anna Kashfi. Synopsis Colonel Hess of the United States Air Force was originally a pastor in Ohio. He joined the United States Air Force in World War II. In a mission to bomb Nazi Germany, he accidentally bombed an orphanage, killing 37 German orphans. After the war, he felt guilty and couldn't go back to preach, so he rejoined the US Air Force and came to the Korean battlefield to train the first fighter pilots for the Korean Air Force. Under his training, the Korean Air Force successfully completed a series of combat missions. There is a Korean woman looking after more than a dozen Korean war orphans near the air base. During the war, Colonel Hess tried his best to protect and take care of these orphans. Later, he raised money to set up an orphanage so that Korean war orphans could have a home to return to, which calmed his conscience.

This cricket commented that this film is based on real people. Although some critics believe that it has the political purpose of promoting the humanity of the US military, the plot is touching, reflecting the cruelty of war, the conflict between military consciences and the belief in God. This confession of the hero in the film is considered as a classic introspection: "Perhaps, through the pain of war, I finally made a good deed that I have never been able to do before. I found myself in surpassing myself. "

VIII. People in War (Men in War, 1957).

directed by Anthony Mann. The main actors are Ropot Ryan and Aldo Ray. Synopsis September 6, 195. The platoon led by Lieutenant Benson lost contact with the main force in a battle. On their way out of enemy-occupied areas, they met Staff Sergeant Montana from another platoon. They must move the survivors to highland 465, where the division is located. During the transfer, Lieutenant Benson and Staff Sergeant Montana disagreed and often fought. After many thrilling encounters after the war, they finally re-emerged from the encirclement and joined the main force.

This cricket commentary, together with The Helmet, is regarded as the most realistic film describing the Korean War in the 195s. Its uniqueness lies in its detailed description of the psychological activities of soldiers in the war. Through fierce battle scenes and character conflicts, the film depicts various mentalities of soldiers in despair: kindness, courage, selfishness, despair, hope and relief.

IX. Battlefield Flame (Battle Flame, 1959).

director R.G.Springsteen. The main actors are Robert Blake, Scott Brady and Elaine Edwards. Synopsis On the Korean battlefield, Lieutenant Davis, a US Marine Corps, was taken good care of by Mary, a nurse, during his convalescence, and they had a good impression on each other. Later, Mary's hospital was occupied by the North Korean army, and Mary and her comrades were arrested and detained in the Qingyong prison camp. Lieutenant Davis led a platoon and rescued his beloved nurse after fierce fighting.

This cricket commented that the film fell into the stereotype of a hero saving a beautiful girl. The plot is slow, the dialogue is lengthy, and there is nothing unique.

X. Pork Chop Hill (1959)

Director Lewis Milestone. The main actors are Gregory Peck and Ripton. Synopsis In July 1953, in the late Korean War, when the parties to the war were negotiating for a peaceful truce, the US military ordered Lieutenant Clemens to lead the US military to attack a 255 highland with no military value in order to increase the bargaining table. They know that the truce talks in Panmunjom may reach a peace agreement at any time, so some soldiers are reluctant to make unnecessary sacrifices. However, Lieutenant Clemens thought it was their patriotic duty. Under his command, the US military fought with the Chinese and North Korean troops in pork chop hill, and even conducted brutal hand-to-hand combat. By the time the reinforcements arrived, the 135-man company had only 25 men left.

This cricket commentary generally thinks that the battle described in this film is the battle of Shangganling reproduced in China's film Shangganling. The film is truly shocking, and the degree of documentary is no less than that of documentary. It is said that the military adviser of the film is the American company commander who led the troops to attack that year. The film also reproduces the psychological warfare of China's army broadcast from the position. Through the mouth of a black soldier, this film once again questioned the United States' "fight for freedom" in the Korean War. The director just wants to let the audience know how unworthy it is to die for political rights through the cruel fighting scenes in the film.

Xi. The Manchurian Candidate (translated from Hong Kong in 1962)

directed by John Harmo. The main actors are Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Janet Leigh. Synopsis Captain Marco, Staff Sergeant Xiao and his platoon were captured during a patrol during the Korean War and held in a prison camp in Manchuria, where they were brainwashed by the Soviet Union and China. After the war, Captain Marco returned to the United States and was promoted to the rank of Major in the US Intelligence Department. He often has nightmares at night and can't get rid of the painful memories of the war. When his comrade-in-arms Staff Sergeant Xiao returned to China, he was regarded as a war hero and won the Congressional Medal. Marco slowly understood the meaning of nightmares and began to doubt Sergeant Xiao's background. After investigation, it turned out that Sergeant Xiao believed in the brainwashing of * * * and has become a killer sent by the Soviet Union to the United States for political assassination.

This cricket commentary is a classic political thriller. The film combines McCarthy's Cold War mentality, political satire, spy suspense and film noir's tactics. The film uses exaggerated methods to recall the Pavlov-style political brainwashing education of American prisoners of war in prison camps. When the film was finished, it happened that President Kennedy was stabbed to death. In order to avoid political trouble, the film was delayed for more than 2 years before it was released to the public.

12. Army Hospital (M*A*S**, translated by Hong Kong in 197 as "Doctor and Nurse")

directed by Robert Altman. The main actors are Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould and Sally Kellerman. Synopsis During the Korean War, Captain Piers and Captain McEntire, American military doctors, were busy saving lives in the army mobile surgical hospital at the front line, dealing with blood and death all day. In order to keep their spirits from collapsing, they try to live an absurd and boring life far away from the war after work, either flirting with female nurses or playing with the world.