The Hook
"This is a story of men in war not men at war."
Originally released in 1963. The Hook is a war/drama film. directed by George Seaton.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Robert Walker Jr., and Nick Adams
Synopsis
Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Sgt. P.J. Briscoe
Robert Walker Jr.
as Pvt. O.A. Dennison
Nick Adams
as Pvt. V.R. Hackett
Pancho Magalona
as Kim aka 'The Gook'
Nehemiah Persoff
as Capt. Van Ryn
John Bleifer
as Steward
Mark Miller
as Lt. D.D. Troy
John Alderson
as Crewman Svenson
Anders Andelius
as Crewman Andelius
Frank Richards
as Crewman Kaskevitch
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hook about?
Three soldiers in Korea go through inner torment when they're ordered to execute an enemy soldier.
Who directed The Hook?
The Hook was directed by George Seaton.
How long is The Hook?
The Hook has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Hook released?
The Hook was released on February 15, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hook?
The main cast of The Hook includes Kirk Douglas, Robert Walker Jr., Nick Adams, Pancho Magalona, Nehemiah Persoff.