The Rack (1956)
The Rack is a 1956 drama movie directed by Arnold Laven, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Paul Newman, Wendell Corey and Walter Pidgeon.
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?
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What is The Rack about?
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?
When was The Rack released?
The Rack was released on 2 November 1956.
How long is The Rack?
The Rack runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Rack?
The Rack was directed by Arnold Laven.
Where can I watch The Rack?
The Rack is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Rack
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Paul Newman as Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.
- Wendell Corey as Maj. Sam Moulton
- Walter Pidgeon as Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.
- Edmond O'Brien as Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick
- Anne Francis as Aggie Hall
- Lee Marvin as Capt. John R. Miller
- Cloris Leachman as Caroline
- Robert Burton as Col. Ira Hansen
- Robert F. Simon as Law Officer
- Trevor Bardette as Court President
- Adam Williams as Sgt. Otto Pahnke
- James Best as Millard Chilson Cassidy