Review of The Steel Helmet (1951) by Brian B — 01 May 2009
Samuel Fuller's early B-movie classic (shot in 10 days in Griffith Park) is instantly recognizable with its explosive action, hard-bitten characters, and a number of classic moments that are some of the most memorable of any war movie ever made.
The simplistic story is uneven - it looses steam toward the middle - but Fuller makes excellent use of his low budget. He would go on to make far better films, even far better war films - 'Fixed Bayonets!' and 'Merrill's Marauders' come to mind - but his hard-hitting style is firmly in place in this early effort.
This review of The Steel Helmet (1951) was written by Brian B on 01 May 2009.
The Steel Helmet has generally received very positive reviews.
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