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The Rack

The Rack

The Rack
1956 1h 40m6.5

The Rack

“Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!”

DramaWar
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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?

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DirectorArnold Laven
ScreenplayStewart Stern
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 2, 1956
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 40m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes27
GenresDrama, War
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.

Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Maj. Sam Moulton

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Aggie Hall

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Capt. John R. Miller

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Caroline

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

Col. Ira Hansen

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Law Officer

Trevor Bardette

Trevor Bardette

Court President

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Sgt. Otto Pahnke

James Best

James Best

Millard Chilson Cassidy

Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Col. Dudley Smith

Barry Atwater

Barry Atwater

Maj. Byron Phillips

Eve McVeagh

Eve McVeagh

Woman at Airfield

🎭

Kathleen Mulqueen

Party Guest

🎭

Art Lewis

Military Policeman

🎭

Don Anderson

Courtroom Spectator

James Anderson

James Anderson

Skinny

🎭

David Bair

Student

🎭

Benjie Bancroft

Family Member

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Italian Soldier

🎭

John Carlyle

Desk Sergeant

🎭

Dick Cherney

Judge

Sidney Clute

Sidney Clute

Hotel Clerk

🎭

Willa Pearl Curtis

Mother

🎭

Roy Damron

Family Member

🎭

Harry Denny

Courtroom Spectator

🎭

George DeNormand

Courtroom Spectator

🎭

Darren Dublin

Cab Driver

🎭

Michael Dugan

Military Policeman

🎭

Virginia Eiler

Nurse

Elzie Emanuel

Elzie Emanuel

Blind Soldier

Kay English

Kay English

Party Guest

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

General

🎭

Charles Fogel

Family Member

🎭

George Ford

Courtroom Spectator

🎭

Raoul Freeman

Courtroom Spectator

🎭

Robert Haines

Stenotype Operator

🎭

Jean Hartelle

Italian Father

🎭

Tex Holden

Courtroom Spectator

Shep Houghton

Shep Houghton

Judge

🎭

Bobby Johnson

Waiter

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rack

Where can I watch The Rack?

The Rack (1956) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the...

Who directed The Rack?

The Rack (1956) was directed by Arnold Laven. The film is a Drama, War production with a runtime of 1h 40m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is The Rack?

The Rack runs 1h 40m (100 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 27 votes. Genre: Drama, War.

Is The Rack worth watching?

The Rack is rated 6.5/10 by 27 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and War fans.