Movie

The Rack (1956)

• NR
• November 2, 1956
• 1h 40m

• Drama
• War

“Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!”

Overview

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?

Director

Arnold Laven

Writers

Stewart Stern

Starring

Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon