Fixed Bayonets! (1951)

6.8Approved88 minDirector: Samuel Fuller

1951 film by Samuel Fuller

Fixed Bayonets! is a 1951 American war film produced by Twentieth Century-Fox and written and directed by Samuel Fuller. Set during the winter phase of the Korean War (early 1951), the film follows a U.S. Army platoon assigned a rear-guard mission during a withdrawal.

The film includes an early, uncredited screen appearance by American actor James Dean.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Fixed Bayonets! about?
Fixed Bayonets! (1951) — The story of a platoon during the Korean War. One by one Corporal Denno's superiors are killed until it comes to the point where he must try to take command responsibility.
Is Fixed Bayonets! based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Fixed Bayonets! scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.