7.9IMDb85k votes
Directed by John Frankenheimer
With Frank Sinatra · Laurence Harvey · Angela Lansbury
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- ending register:ambivalent
the story
A platoon commander struggles with disturbing nightmares as he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving his men.
the plot
contains spoilers
- a platoon of u.s. soldiers is captured by communists during the korean war
- the soldiers are brainwashed by the communists
- the platoon is returned home after the war
- sergeant raymond shaw is lauded as a hero by his platoon
- captain bennett marco is plagued by strange nightmares
- captain marco races to uncover a terrible plot
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- 6 wins & 9 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
