Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
Top Cast
Alan Ladd as Steve 'Canada' McKendrick
Leo Genn as Major J. Snow
Susan Stephen as Penny Gardner
Harry Andrews as R.S.M.
Donald Houston as Taffy
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