The Red Ball Express (1952)

Name: The Red Ball Express
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1952
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun, Sidney Poitier

1h 23m United States of America

Action Drama War

Plot

In August 1944, as Patton's Third Army pushes deep into France during World War II, the troops find themselves struggling with supply lines as they near Paris. To maintain their rapid advance and ensure vital resources reach the front, Allied headquarters sets up an exclusive military truck route known as the Red Ball Express. This strategic initiative becomes crucial for sustaining the momentum of the invasion, showcasing the grit and determination of soldiers tasked with transporting essential supplies under challenging conditions.

Cast

Jeff Chandler Alex Nicol Charles Drake Judith Braun Sidney Poitier Jacqueline Duval Bubber Johnson Davis Roberts Hugh O'Brian Frank Chase Cindy Garner Gregg Palmer John Hudson Jack Kelly Howard Petrie