Combat! episode reviews by Jo
Davidsmeyer
(108) Soldier of FortuneRATING: 2 bayonets Written by George F. SlavinDirected by Sutton Roley First aired 23-Nov-1965 Episode 11 of Season 4 |
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An explosion destroys the cellar of a
German communication center where Saunders, Marsh, and Wallace were tapping lines. Trapped
beneath a beam and fearing he will be left behind, Marsh withholds information he has
overhead, as insurance for a safe return to American lines. Saunders forces a captured
German to free the trapped soldier and carry him to safety. But the German, who had been
in charge of communications, claims no critical information came over the phones and that
Marsh is duping them all.
REVIEW:
"Soldier of Fortune" offers
the fourth "beamer" episode in the Combat! cannon. This time, an
obnoxious private is trapped beneath a beam in the rubble. The script cleverly toys with
the audience, making them wonder whether he really has any vital info?
Some striking performances are provided by Burt Brinckerhoff as the slimy G.I. and William Campbell as the staunch soldier who distrusts Marsh. William Campbell will appear again in the fifth season episode " Nightmare on the Red Ball Run.""Soldier of Fortune" is a fun entertainment. Slow at the beginning, once it picks up, it is quite enjoyable. CAST: Vic Morrow as Sgt. SaundersRick Jason as Lt. Hanley [does not appear] Guest Star Ed Deemer as German Lt. Fan comments about this episode - add your own comment!
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