Target Zero (1955): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Target Zero is a 1955 war film directed by Harmon Jones, starring Peggie Castle as Ann Galloway, Richard Conte and Joby Baker. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Harmon Jones
- Genre
- War
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Target Zero About?
The premise of Target Zero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On target! International soldiers fight to ignore their differences while holding a hill during the Korean War.
Target Zero Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- american
- soldier
- u.s. army
- korean war
- korea
- british tank crew
- bigotry
- 1950s
- army patrol
- aerial combat
- naval bombardment
- hill
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- red chinese
- ambush
- battle
- command post
- united nations
- buddhist temple
- truck convoy
- minefield
- gasoline
- enemy
- native american
- tank
- communism
- infantry
Where to Watch Target Zero
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Target Zero Cast & Characters
Peggie Castle leads the cast as Ann Galloway, with Richard Conte as Lt. Tom Flagler and Joby Baker as Private. Directed by Harmon Jones; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harmon Jones
- Peggie Castle as Ann Galloway
- Richard Conte as Lt. Tom Flagler
- Joby Baker as Private
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Chuck Connors as Pvt. Moose
Also Starring in Target Zero
· 6 more- L.Q. Jones Pvt. Felix O'Hara
- Strother Martin Pvt. Dan O'Hirons
- Charles Bronson Sgt. Vince Gaspari
- Aaron Spelling Pvt. Strangler
- Richard Wyler Sgt. David Kensemmit
- John Alderson Cpl. Devon Enoch
Target Zero Plot Summary
What happens in Target Zero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a Korean War retreat, Ann Galloway, a United Nations relief worker, is knocked out for hours and her Korean assistant, Sue, is killed when their car is forced down a hillside by enemy shell fire. S. Army M4A3E8 Sherman tank. They are then spotted by an American patrol led by Lt. Tom Flagler, a soldier’s soldier who is admired by his men. Finding themselves behind enemy lines, the group plans to push through to rejoin Easy Company on Sullivan’s Muscle, a prominent hilltop they must hold against a looming assault. Along the way they pick up a lost mortar team, including Private George and his loader, and the duo becomes tied to the mission as the “Strangler”—a name carried by Pvt. Strangler.
Full summary
The whole story of Target Zero, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Target Zero?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the United Nations relief worker who is rescued after being knocked out?
Target Zero Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Sperrfeuer auf Quadrant Zero” and “Sperrfeuer auf Quadrat 7”.
- Also known as
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- Sperrfeuer auf Quadrant Zero
- Sperrfeuer auf Quadrat 7
- Ombre gialle
- Dix hommes pour l'enfer
- A Hora Zero
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Target Zero FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Target Zero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Target Zero?
Target Zero runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Target Zero released?
Target Zero was released on November 15, 1955.
Who directed Target Zero?
Target Zero was directed by Harmon Jones.
More films by Harmon Jones Who is in the cast of Target Zero?
Target Zero stars Peggie Castle as Ann Galloway, Richard Conte as Lt. Tom Flagler and Joby Baker as Private, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Target Zero?
In the US, Target Zero is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does Target Zero have a post-credit scene?
No. Target Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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