The Raid

(1954)Directed by Hugo Fregonese83 minWestern, War
The suspense thriller of the year !

A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.

Van Heflinas Maj. Neal Benton
Anne Bancroftas Katy Bishop
Richard Booneas Capt. Lionel Foster
Lee Marvinas Lt. Keating
Tommy Rettigas Larry Bishop
Peter Gravesas Capt. Frank Dwyer
Douglas Spenceras Rev. Douglas
Paul Cavanaghas Col. Tucker
Will Wrightas Josiah Anderson
James Bestas Lt. Robinson
John Dierkesas Cpl. Fred Deane
Helen Fordas Delphine Coates
Lee Aakeras Larry's Friend (uncredited)
Claude Akinsas Lt. Ramsey (uncredited)
Robert Eastonas Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
William Schallertas Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
John Beradinoas Yankee Soldier Buying Cigars (uncredited)
Stanley Blystoneas Townsman (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Stationmaster (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Larry's Friend (uncredited)
Roy Glennas Emmanuel - Mrs. Bishop's Butler (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas Mr. Danzig (uncredited)
George Keymasas Capt. Dupree (uncredited)
AKAnn Kundeas Townswoman (uncredited)