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Cast
Richard Widmark
as Lt. Carl Anderson
Jack Palance
as Pigeon Lane
Reginald Gardiner
as Sgt. Randolph Johnson
Robert Wagner
as Coffman
Karl Malden
as C.E. "Doc" Jones
Richard Hylton
as Stuart Conroy
Richard Boone
as Lt. Col. Gilfillan
Skip Homeier
as Riley "Pretty Boy" Duncanon
Don Hicks
as Lt. Bill Butterfield
Jack Webb
as Correspondent Dickerman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1951
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, Action
Votes42
DirectorLewis Milestone
WritersMichael Blankfort
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHalls of Montezuma
About Halls of Montezuma
Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.
Directed by Lewis Milestone, Halls of Montezuma leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Widmark, Jack Palance, Reginald Gardiner — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1951.
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