4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 23, 2016

“What a fouled-up outfit I got myself into” – Sgt. Zack Samuel Fuller always had an eye for the visually dynamic and a nose for controversy. His war picture The Steel Helmet was at the forefront of films about the Korean War, in fact, it was probably the first. Despite,...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 23, 2016

“What a fouled-up outfit I got myself into” – Sgt. Zack Samuel Fuller always had an eye for the visually dynamic and a nose for controversy. His war picture The Steel Helmet was at the forefront of films about the Korean War, in fact, it was probably the first. Despite,...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 4, 2013

The Steel Helmet Directed by Samuel Fuller 1951/USA Deputy Corporation First viewing This Korean War noir is an ultra-low-budget gem from early in writer-director Sam Fuller’s career.  I love Fuller’s off-kilter style.  This was made in only the sixth month of the conflict. Sargeant Za   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on December 15, 2010

The Steel Helmet (Samuel Fuller, 1951) Set during the Korean War, The Steel Helmet was written, directed, and produced by Sam Fuller. Shot entirely in studio it tells the story of a soldier, Sergeant Zack, who lost his entire batallion. He meets a young Korean boy who will help him...   read more