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The Rack

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19561h 40mNo ratings yet
  • Drama
  • War

Overview

Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?

Keywords

  • loneliness
  • seclusion
  • torture
  • brainwashing
  • father son relationship
  • treason
  • prisoner of war
  • us army
  • army captain
  • military court
  • solitary confinement
  • military prisoners
  • code of honor
  • korean war
  • sensory deprivation
  • loss of brother
  • collaborator
  • pow
  • korean war (1950-53)

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 2, 1956
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
Arnold Laven
Cinematography
Paul Vogel
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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