The Red Ball Express (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1952, The Red Ball Express is an action, drama and war film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 83 minutes. “FROM BEACHHEAD TO BATTLEFRONT! THEY CARRY THE AMMO FOR PATTON'S TANKS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.
Who’s in it. The Red Ball Express stars Jeff Chandler as Lt. Campbell, Alex Nicol as Sgt. Kallek, Charles Drake as Partridge and Judith Braun as Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Red Ball Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Ball Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Ball Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Ball Express (1952)?
- In US, The Red Ball Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Ball Express worth watching?
- The Red Ball Express holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Ball Express?
- The Red Ball Express stars Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Charles Drake, Judith Braun and Sidney Poitier.
- When was The Red Ball Express released?
- The Red Ball Express was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.