The Hook (1962)
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Only slightly murky around the edges of character delineation, this wartime drama by George Seaton focuses on three American soldiers on board a neutral Finnish vessel during the Korean War. Seasoned veteran Sgt. P.J. Briscoe (Kirk Douglas) has had no more than the normal difficulties when being forced to kill the enemy during combat. But now he and Pvts. Dennison (Robert Walker) and Hackett (Nick Adams) have been given orders to execute a prisoner they have on board. Killing outside of active combat is something else, and the men vacillate as they try come to grips with their reluctance. Meanwhile, a few shady aspects of their past come to light. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirk Douglas, Nick Adams, (more)
- Director(s):
- George Seaton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
Synopsis of The Hook
Only slightly murky around the edges of character delineation, this wartime drama by George Seaton focuses on three American soldiers on board a neutral Finnish vessel during the Korean War. Seasoned veteran Sgt. P.J. Briscoe (Kirk Douglas) has had no more than the normal difficulties when being forced to kill the enemy during combat. But now he and Pvts. Dennison (Robert Walker) and Hackett (Nick Adams) have been given orders to execute a prisoner they have on board. Killing outside of active combat is something else, and the men vacillate as they try come to grips with their reluctance. Meanwhile, a few shady aspects of their past come to light. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Hook
- Kirk Douglas - Sgt. P.J. Briscoe
- Enrique Magalona - The Prisoner
- Mark Miller - Lt. D.D. Troy
- John Alderson
- Robert Walker, Jr. - Pvt. O.A. Dennison
- Nick Adams - Pvt. V.R. Hackett
- Nehemiah Persoff - Capt. Van Ryn
- John Bleifer - Steward
- Frank Richards
- Barnaby Hale
- Director(s):
- George Seaton
- Writer(s):
- Henry Denker
- Producer(s):
- William Perlberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Questionable for Children)
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