The Rack
"Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!"
Originally released in 1956. The Rack is a drama/war film. directed by Arnold Laven.
Starring Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, and Walter Pidgeon
Synopsis
Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.
Wendell Corey
as Maj. Sam Moulton
Walter Pidgeon
as Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.
Edmond O'Brien
as Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick
Anne Francis
as Aggie Hall
Lee Marvin
as Capt. John R. Miller
Cloris Leachman
as Caroline
Robert Burton
as Col. Ira Hansen
Robert F. Simon
as Law Officer
Trevor Bardette
as Court President
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rack about?
Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were f...
Who directed The Rack?
The Rack was directed by Arnold Laven.
How long is The Rack?
The Rack has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Rack released?
The Rack was released on November 2, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rack?
The main cast of The Rack includes Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien, Anne Francis.