A Yank in Korea

Here's what happened in the front lines to the guys who made the headlines.

1951•1h 13m

WarDrama

A tough sergeant has to teach a hotshot young soldier how to be a team player.

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Cast

Lon McCallister

Andy Smith

William Phillips

Sgt. Kirby

Brett King

Milo Pagano

Larry Stewart

Sollie Kaplan

William Tannen

Lt. Lewis

Tommy Farrell

Jinx Hamilton

Norman Wayne

Stan Howser

Rusty Wescoatt

Sgt. Hutton

William Haade

Cpl. Jawolski

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