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Fixed Bayonets!

Fixed Bayonets!

War · Drama · Action · 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.

Movie details

Fixed Bayonets!

“Bayonets All-Steel…Hearts ALL-AMERICAN…Their story ALL GLORY!”

1951 War · Drama · Action 1h 32m

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6.5 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Fixed Bayonets!?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Samuel Fuller

Written by

Samuel Fuller

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Cpl. Denno

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Sgt. Rock

Michael O'Shea

Michael O'Shea

Sgt. Lonergan

Richard Hylton

Richard Hylton

Medic John Wheeler

Craig Hill

Craig Hill

Lt. Gibbs

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Whitey

H

Howard Banks

Doggie (uncredited)

Court is in session

Put Fixed Bayonets! on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.