Pork Chop Hill

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Pork Chop Hill

1959,

1h 37m,

War/

Drama

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8 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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Because final peace negotiations are bogged down in political maneuvering, U.S. soldiers, led by Lt. Joe Clemons (Gregory Peck), are forced to assault entrenched Chinese troops. The site of battle is Pork Chop Hill, a daunting, desolate climb that gives the communist forces a clear advantage. Clash after deadly clash wears down the morale and readiness of Clemons' men, and when they ask for backup, command is neither willing to send reinforcements nor authorize a retreat.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

May 28, 2025

3/4

A grim reminder of the absurdity of war, the arrogance of military leaders, and the expendability of the common soldier.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

May 1, 2023

4/5

A gritty and surprisingly raw war film that shows the heroism and anguish of American soldiers in equal portions, not to mention rank military incompetence.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Nov 14, 2019

Korea just before the peace treaty is vividly re-created in this stark and sombre foxhole drama directed by Lewis Milestone.

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Isabel Quigly

The Spectator

Jul 16, 2018

Corny characterisation makes it a bore; the makers' attitude makes it a puzzle.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Jul 18, 2007

A-

Told in a hard-nosed style.

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Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

Feb 20, 2007

5/5

Gritty war, actually anti-war, movie directed by Lewis Milestone of "All Quiet on the Western Front" fame.

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Han M

Feb 12, 2019

Best Korean War movie ever! One of the best war movies ever. Gregory Peck is at his best in this one.

Anakin G

Oct 29, 2018

In many ways the first modern war film.

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Gregory Peck

Lt. Joe Clemons

Harry Guardino

Pvt. Forstman

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Lt. Walter Russel

George Peppard

Cpl. Chuck Fedderson

Carl Benton Reid

American Admiral at Peace Conference

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Synopsis

Because final peace negotiations are bogged down in political maneuvering, U.S. soldiers, led by Lt. Joe Clemons (Gregory Peck), are forced to assault entrenched Chinese troops. The site of battle is Pork Chop Hill, a daunting, desolate climb that gives the communist forces a clear advantage. Clash after deadly clash wears down the morale and readiness of Clemons' men, and when they ask for backup, command is neither willing to send reinforcements nor authorize a retreat.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Sy Bartlett
Screenwriter: James R. Webb, S.L.A. Marshall
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 29, 1959, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 37m

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