The Steel Bayonet backdrop

The Steel Bayonet

Tunis, 1943. Battle-weary troops of Company C have orders to occupy a derelict Tunisian farmhouse. They are to establish an artillery observation post, reporting on enemy movements before the imminent offensive to liberate Tunis. However German infantrymen discover their operations. The ensuing battle for control of this small piece of land will decide who controls Tunis but more critically, the victors in the battle of democracy versus fascism.

Release Date: February 01, 1958

Status: Released

Genres:

Drama

War

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Cast

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Maj. Gerrard

Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Capt. Mead

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Lt. Vernon

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Sgt. Maj. Gill

Raymond Francis

Raymond Francis

The General

John Paul

John Paul

Lt. Col. Derry

Paddy Joyce

Paddy Joyce

Cpl. Ames R.A.

Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper

Pte. Middleditch

Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Pte. Livingstone

David Ritch

Mahomet

Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman

Sgt. Nicholls

John H. Watson

Cpl. Bean