Leo Genn "(Maj. Gerard") is charged with taking what is left of his battle-weary platoon to set up an observation point to keep an eye out for the advancing Nazi forces in North Africa. It's a pretty perilous task - they are woefully outnumbered, but can they thwart the enemy just long enough? A solid supporting cast - Kieron Moore and Michael Medwin are probably the most familiar faces - and some quite tense…
The Steel Bayonet (1958)
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.
Top Cast
Leo Genn
Maj. Gerrard
Kieron Moore
Capt. Mead
Michael Medwin
Lt. Vernon
Robert Brown
Sgt. Maj. Gill
Raymond Francis
The General
John Paul
Lt. Col. Derry
Paddy Joyce
Cpl. Ames R.A.
Michael Ripper
Pte. Middleditch
Bernard Horsfall
Pte. Livingstone
David Ritch
Mahomet
Tom Bowman
Sgt. Nicholls
John H. Watson
Cpl. Bean
Arthur Lovegrove
Pte. Jarvis
Michael Dear
Pte. Tweddle
Ian Whittaker
Pte. Wilson
Michael Balfour
Pte. Thomas
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What is The Steel Bayonet about?
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…
When was The Steel Bayonet released?
The Steel Bayonet was released in 1958.
What genres does The Steel Bayonet belong to?
The Steel Bayonet is categorised as Drama, War.
Who stars in The Steel Bayonet?
The cast of The Steel Bayonet includes Leo Genn, Kieron Moore, Michael Medwin, Robert Brown, Raymond Francis.