description Pork Chop Hill Overview
Pork Chop Hill is a 1959 film directed by Lewis Milestone, adapted from S.L.A. Marshall’s book about the first intense Battle of Pork Chop Hill. The battle involved U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division against Chinese and North Korean forces in April 1953.
It was Milestone’s final war-themed film, featuring Gregory Peck and other actors.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Pork Chop Hill Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1959 |
help Pork Chop Hill FAQ
Who does Gregory Peck play in Pork Chop Hill?
Peck plays Lieutenant Joe Clemons, the officer leading an assault on the Korean hill position. The character was based on the real U.S. Army officer Joseph G. Clemons.
Which Korean War battle does Pork Chop Hill depict?
The film focuses on fighting for Pork Chop Hill in April 1953, near the end of the Korean War. U.S. troops from the 7th Infantry Division fought Chinese forces while armistice negotiations continued.
Is Pork Chop Hill based on a book?
Yes. James R. Webb's screenplay adapted military historian S. L. A. Marshall's account of the battle.
Was Pork Chop Hill Lewis Milestone's last film?
No. Milestone directed the 1959 film, but later made Ocean's 11 in 1960 and Mutiny on the Bounty in 1962.
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