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The Rack

The Rack (1956)

Drama, War | United States

Director: Arnold Laven

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Rating: 6.8/10

SYNOPSIS

Captain Edward Hall returns to the USA 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?

Actors

Writer: Stewart Stern, Rod Serling

Producer: Arthur M. Loew Jr.

RUNTIME: 100 min

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