Beat back (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Beat back is a drama, war and documentary film directed by Lee Kang-cheon, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. It is a dramatization about Major Kim Man-il's service during the Korean War. The Korean forces dispatch two military units to defend the Baeti Heights led by Kim. Although it is hard to do so, Kim and his senior, Kim Mu-cheol (Choe Bong), and other soldiers do their best. Kim even risks his life to save his juniors, but many die as the enemy forces approach. Meanwhile, Lee Kang-no (Yun Il-bong), a communications officer, reads a letter from his wife - missing her and his daughter. Encouraged by it, Lee risks his life to make successful communication between his military unit and the headquarters. His unit wins. Commander Kim Man-su gathers a small number of his subordinates because many had died, and encourages them to do their best toward the enemy off.
Who’s in it. Beat back stars Hwang Nam, Park Nou-sik, Choe Bong and Heo Chang-kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beat back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beat back (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beat back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beat back worth watching?
- Beat back holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beat back?
- Beat back stars Hwang Nam, Park Nou-sik, Choe Bong, Heo Chang-kang and Dok Go-sung.
- When was Beat back released?
- Beat back was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.