Under Fire (1957 film)

Under Fire, also known as Dark Valor, is a 1957 American drama film directed by James B. Clark, written by James Landis, and starring Rex Reason, Harry Morgan, Steve Brodie, Peter Walker, Robert Levin and Jon Locke. It was released on September 23, 1957, by 20th Century Fox.[1][2]

Under Fire
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames B. Clark
Produced byPlato A. Skouras
associate
E.J. Baumgarten
Screenplay byJames Landis
StarringRex Reason
Harry Morgan
Steve Brodie
Peter Walker
Robert Levin
Jon Locke
Music byPaul Dunlap
CinematographyJohn M. Nickolaus, Jr.
Edited byJodie Copelan
Production
company
Regal Films Inc
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • September 23, 1957 (1957-09-23)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was produced by Plato A. Skouras, son of 20th Century Fox chairman Spyros Skouras.[3]

Plot

Cast

  • Rex Reason as Lt. Steve Rogerson
  • Harry Morgan as Sgt. Joseph C. Dusak
  • Steve Brodie as Capt. Linn
  • Peter Walker as Lt. Sarris
  • Robert Levin as Pvt. Pope
  • Jon Locke as Corp. John Crocker
  • Gregory LaFayette as Cpl. Quinn
  • Karl Lukas as Sgt. Hutchins
  • William Allyn as Lt. Karl Stagg
  • Frank Gerstle as Col. Dundee
  • Tom McKee as Capt. O'Mar
  • George Chakiris as Pvt. Steiner

Production

Filming started in June 1957.[4] The same team later made Sierra Baron, and Villa!!

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References

  1. "Under Fire (1957) – Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  2. "Under Fire". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  3. "UNDER FIRE". Monthly Film Bulletin. 24. 1957. p. 154. ProQuest 1305819042.
  4. Schallert, E. (Jun 13, 1957). "Harvey gets headliner; krueger plans record saga; O'connor in deal". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167192537.


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