The Hook
Directed by George Seaton
In the final days of the Korean War, an enemy airman is captured by three American soldiers who cannot bring themselves to follow the order to execute their prisoner.
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- Mister ArnMay 19, 2025The Hook is not a war film, even though it takes place during the Korean War. It uses a battle and the orders of a superior officer to set the parameters of the conflict. The conflict is not with the enemy but instead with their moral compass and each other. There were times I thought the movie went a little overboard to create tension, but overall, I enjoyed the film.
The Hook Trivia
The Hook was released on February 15, 1963.
The Hook was directed by George Seaton.
The Hook has a runtime of 1h 38m.
The Hook was produced by William Perlberg.
In the final days of the Korean War, an enemy airman is captured by three American soldiers who cannot bring themselves to follow the order to execute their prisoner.
The key characters in The Hook are Sgt. P.J. Briscoe (Kirk Douglas), Pvt. O.A. Dennison (Robert Walker Jr.), Pvt. V.R. Hackett (Nick Adams).
The Hook is rated Not Rated.
The Hook is a War, Drama film.
The Hook has an audience rating of 4.2 out of 10.