Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat.  The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
        
        
                
            Directed by:
                        Terence Young                    
        
                
            Starring:
                        Alan Ladd,                        Leo Genn,                        Susan Stephen,                        Harry Andrews,                        Donald Houston,                        Anthony Bushell