Overview

During the Korean War, the lieutenant in charge of a Marine rifle platoon is killed in battle. Before he dies, he places the platoon's sergeant, who's black, in charge. The sergeant figures on having trouble with two men in his platoon: a private who has much more combat experience than he does, and a racist Southerner who doesn't like blacks in the first place and has no intention of taking orders from one.

Cast

Alan Ladd, Sidney Poitier, Glenn Corbett, James Darren, Lee Kinsolving, Richard Davalos, Joseph Gallison, Paul Baxley

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What is "All the Young Men" about?

During the Korean War, the lieutenant in charge of a Marine rifle platoon is killed in battle. Before he dies, he places the platoon's sergeant, who's black, in charge. The sergeant figures on having trouble with two men in his platoon: a private who has much more combat experience than he does, and a racist Southerner who doesn't like blacks in the first place and has no intention of taking orders from one.

When was "All the Young Men" released?

All the Young Men was released in 1960.

Who stars in "All the Young Men"?

The cast includes Alan Ladd, Sidney Poitier, Glenn Corbett, James Darren.