Movie

Retreat, Hell!

“A bunch of husky guys in battle-green who showed the world you can't stop a Marine.”

★ 6.5(12)19521h 35m

Retreat, Hell! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Retreat, Hell!

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Joseph H. Lewis
Release date: 1952-02-17
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Korean
Box office: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United States Pictures

About Retreat, Hell!

Retreat, Hell! is a 1952 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, starring Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson and Anita Louise. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Retreat, Hell! in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the Korean War, a U.S. Marine battalion must fight its way out of a frozen mountain pass despite diminishing supplies, freezing temperatures and constant attacks by overwhelming numbers of Chinese soldiers.

Cast

Frank Lovejoy

Lt. Col. Steve L. Corbett

Richard Carlson

Capt. Paul Hansen

Anita Louise

Ruth Hansen

Russ Tamblyn

Jimmy W. McDermid

Nedrick Young

Sgt. Novak

Lamont Johnson

Capt. "Tink" O'Grady

Robert Ellis

Shorty Devine

Paul Smith

Andy Smith

Peter Ortiz

Maj. Knox

Dorothy Patrick

Eve O'Grady

Morton C. Thompson

Capt. Kyser

Joseph Keane

Lt. Ortiz

Themes & keywords

korean war (1950-53)marineinchon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Retreat, Hell! in Canada?+

In Canada, Retreat, Hell! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Retreat, Hell! on Netflix?+

Retreat, Hell! is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Retreat, Hell!?+

Retreat, Hell! has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Retreat, Hell!?+

Retreat, Hell! stars Frank Lovejoy, Richard Carlson, Anita Louise, Russ Tamblyn and Nedrick Young.

When did Retreat, Hell! come out?+

Retreat, Hell! is a 1952 movie directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

What genre is Retreat, Hell!?+

Retreat, Hell! is Drama and War film.

Who directed Retreat, Hell!?+

Retreat, Hell! was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.