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The Steel Bayonet

1958

85 minutes

DramaWar

Overview

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 headshot

Leo Genn

Maj. Gerrard

Kieron Moore headshot

Kieron Moore

Capt. Mead

Michael Medwin headshot

Michael Medwin

Lt. Vernon

Robert Brown headshot

Robert Brown

Sgt. Maj. Gill

Raymond Francis headshot

Raymond Francis

The General

John Paul headshot

John Paul

Lt. Col. Derry

Paddy Joyce headshot

Paddy Joyce

Cpl. Ames R.A.

Michael Ripper headshot

Michael Ripper

Pte. Middleditch

Bernard Horsfall headshot

Bernard Horsfall

Pte. Livingstone

David Ritch headshot

David Ritch

Mahomet

Tom Bowman headshot

Tom Bowman

Sgt. Nicholls

John H. Watson headshot

John H. Watson

Cpl. Bean

Arthur Lovegrove headshot

Arthur Lovegrove

Pte. Jarvis

Michael Dear headshot

Michael Dear

Pte. Tweddle

Ian Whittaker headshot

Ian Whittaker

Pte. Wilson

Michael Balfour headshot

Michael Balfour

Pte. Thomas

Shay Gorman headshot

Shay Gorman

Sgt. Gates

Jack Stewart headshot

Jack Stewart

Pte. Wentworth

Percy Herbert headshot

Percy Herbert

Pte. Clark

Barry Lowe headshot

Barry Lowe

Pte. Ferguson

Dave Crowley headshot

Dave Crowley

Pte. Harris

Wolf Frees headshot

Wolf Frees

German Divisional Commander

Garard Green headshot

Garard Green

German Company Commander

William Abney headshot

William Abney

German Artillery Officer

Guy Deghy headshot

Guy Deghy

German Artillery N.C.O.

Jeremy Longhurst headshot

Jeremy Longhurst

German Sniper