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.

Richard Basehart
as Cpl. Denno

Gene Evans
as Sgt. Rock

Michael O'Shea
as Sgt. Lonergan

Richard Hylton
as Medic John Wheeler

Craig Hill
as Lt. Gibbs

Skip Homeier
as Whitey

Howard Banks
as Doggie (uncredited)

Paul Burke
as Doggie (uncredited)

George Conrad
as Zablocki (uncredited)

Glenn Corbett
as Lieutenant (uncredited)
John Chard
There's nothing dirtier than a rearguard action! Fixed bayonets! is directed by Sam Fuller and Fuller writes the screenplay which is based around a novel by John Brophy. It stars Richard Basehart, Gene Evans, Michael O'Shea, Richard Hylton, Craig Hill and Skip Homeier. Music is by Roy Webb and c...