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The Rack

NR1h 40m1956Arnold Laven
IMDb: 6.8/10
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"Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!"

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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Prisoner Of WarKorean War (1950-53)SeclusionMilitary CourtUs ArmyTreasonLonelinessSolitary ConfinementBrainwashingTorture

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What is The Rack (1956) 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 enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?

Who stars in The Rack?

The Rack stars Paul Newman (Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.), Wendell Corey (Maj. Sam Moulton), Walter Pidgeon (Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.), Edmond O'Brien (Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick), Anne Francis (Aggie Hall). The film was directed by Arnold Laven.

How long is The Rack?

The Rack has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is The Rack worth watching?

The Rack holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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