The Rack(1956)
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The Rack Synopsis
Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. 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?
The Rack (1956) is a drama and war film directed by Arnold Laven, released on November 2, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon and Edmond O'Brien. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Arnold Laven
- Writers:
- Stewart Stern, Rod Serling
- Producers:
- Arthur M. Loew Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Rack (1956) Trailer
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The Rack Videos & Clips
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The Rack - Trailer
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Captain Hall Details His POW Treatment
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The Rack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.
Wendell Corey
as Maj. Sam Moulton
Walter Pidgeon
as Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.
Edmond O'Brien
as Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick
Anne Francis
as Aggie Hall
Lee Marvin
as Capt. John R. Miller
Cloris Leachman
as Caroline
Robert Burton
as Col. Ira Hansen
Robert F. Simon
as Law Officer
Trevor Bardette
as Court President
Adam Williams
as Sgt. Otto Pahnke
James Best
as Millard Chilson Cassidy
Key crew
Directed by Arnold Laven, written by Stewart Stern and Rod Serling, produced by Arthur M. Loew Jr..
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The Rack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Rack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rack online?
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The Rack (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rack?
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The main cast of The Rack (1956) includes Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien and Anne Francis. The film was directed by Arnold Laven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rack released?
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The Rack was released on November 2, 1956 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Rack worth watching?
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The Rack (1956) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rack?
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Yes. The official The Rack trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.