Reviewed by teren 9 / 10 A political and social thriller/drama ahead of its time. When Marco learns that others in his Korean War unit have had nightmares similar to his own, he realizes that something happened to all of them in Korea, and that Raymond Shaw is the focal point.
Senator John Iselin (James Gregory), who is intent on seeking higher office. Raymond hates her, not only for how she's treated him, but equally because of his stepfather, the ineffectual U.S. She is a red-baiter, accusing anyone who disagrees with her right-wing reactionary views of being a Communist. Eleanor Shaw Iselin (Dame Angela Lansbury).
has established himself well, despite the misgivings of his domineering mother, Mrs. He's put on indefinite sick leave and visits Shaw in New York City. Marco has a major problem however: he has a recurring nightmare, one where two members of his squad were killed by Shaw. He served valiantly as a Captain in the Korean war and his Sergeant, Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), even received the Medal of Honor. Major Bennett Marco (Frank Sinatra) is an intelligence officer in the U.S.