The Steel Bayonet

1h 25min

Drama

War

Tunis, 1943. Battle-weary troops of Company C have orders to occupy a derelict Tunisian farmhouse. They are to establish an artillery observation post, reporting on enemy movements before the imminent offensive to liberate Tunis. However German infantrymen discover their operations. The ensuing battle for control of this small piece of land will decide who controls Tunis but more critically, the victors in the battle of democracy versus fascism.

Cast

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Maj. Gerrard
Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore

Capt. Mead
Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Lt. Vernon
Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Sgt. Maj. Gill
Raymond Francis

Raymond Francis

The General
John Paul

John Paul

Lt. Col. Derry
Paddy Joyce

Paddy Joyce

Cpl. Ames R.A.
Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper

Pte. Middleditch
Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Pte. Livingstone
Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman

Sgt. Nicholls
Arthur Lovegrove

Arthur Lovegrove

Pte. Jarvis
Michael Dear

Michael Dear

Pte. Tweddle
Ian Whittaker

Ian Whittaker

Pte. Wilson
Michael Balfour

Michael Balfour

Pte. Thomas
Shay Gorman

Shay Gorman

Sgt. Gates
Jack Stewart

Jack Stewart

Pte. Wentworth
Percy Herbert

Percy Herbert

Pte. Clark
Barry Lowe

Barry Lowe

Pte. Ferguson
Dave Crowley

Dave Crowley

Pte. Harris
Wolf Frees

Wolf Frees

German Divisional Commander
Garard Green

Garard Green

German Company Commander
William Abney

William Abney

German Artillery Officer
Guy Deghy

Guy Deghy

German Artillery N.C.O.
Jeremy Longhurst

Jeremy Longhurst

German Sniper

Release date

1st Feb 1958

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English