Movie

The Rack

“Paul Newman, a wonderful new star!”

★ 6.6(28)19561h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Arnold Laven
Release date: 1956-11-02
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Rack — trailer

About The Rack

The Rack is a 1956 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Arnold Laven, starring Paul Newman, Wendell Corey and Walter Pidgeon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rack in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was brainwashed and helped the Chinese convince the other prisoners that they were fighting an unjust war. When he comes back he is charged for collaboration with the enemy. Where does loyalty end in a prison camp, when the camp is a living hell?

Cast

Paul Newman

Capt. Edward W. Hall, Jr.

Wendell Corey

Maj. Sam Moulton

Walter Pidgeon

Col. Edward W. Hall, Sr.

Edmond O'Brien

Lt. Col. Frank Wasnick

Anne Francis

Aggie Hall

Lee Marvin

Capt. John R. Miller

Cloris Leachman

Caroline

Robert Burton

Col. Ira Hansen

Robert F. Simon

Law Officer

Trevor Bardette

Court President

Adam Williams

Sgt. Otto Pahnke

James Best

Millard Chilson Cassidy

Themes & keywords

prisoner of warkorean war (1950-53)seclusionmilitary courtus armytreasonlonelinesssolitary confinementbrainwashingtorturecode of honorarmy captainsensory deprivationcollaboratormilitary prisoners

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rack in Mexico?+

The Rack is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Rack on Netflix?+

The Rack is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Rack?+

The Rack has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Rack?+

The Rack stars Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien and Anne Francis.

When did The Rack come out?+

The Rack is a 1956 movie directed by Arnold Laven.

What genre is The Rack?+

The Rack is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Rack?+

The Rack was directed by Arnold Laven.