My Take:

I felt bad for Paul Newman in this film. Not because his character is being brought up on charges of treason against his country, but rather that he got stuck in this paper-thin excuse for a film. Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling wrote this teleplay that deals with the court martial of decorated Captain Edward W. Hall Jr. Sure, it grapples with big themes such as communism and loyalty, but it just wasn’t engaging and exciting, especially when they entered the courtroom. The acting is flimsy at best, but you do get to see glimpses of the great Lee Marvin and a very brief cameo by Cloris Leachman.

What I liked:

The defense attorney played by Oscar winner Edmond O’Brien.

What I didn’t like:

The abrupt and unfulfilling ending

What I learned:

Drab is not an appealing color