The Devil's Brigade (1968)
What they did to each other was nothing compared to what they did to the enemy!
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: May 15, 1968
Cast
- William Holden - Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
- Cliff Robertson - Major Alan Crown
- Vince Edwards - Major Cliff Bricker
- Andrew Prine - Pvt. Theodore Ransom
- Jeremy Slate - Sgt. Pat O'Neill
- Claude Akins - Pvt. Rocky Rockman
- Jack Watson - Cpl. Peacock
- Richard Jaeckel - Pvt. Omar Greco
- Bill Fletcher - Pvt. Bronc Guthrie
- Richard Dawson - Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Screenplay
- William Roberts (Screenplay)
- Robert H. Adleman (Book)
- George Walton (Book)
Music: Alex North
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: William T. Cartwright
Production: Wolper Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
italy, commando, canadian army
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Brigade about?
- At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
- Who directed The Devil's Brigade?
- The Devil's Brigade was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
- Who stars in The Devil's Brigade?
- The Devil's Brigade stars William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine, Jeremy Slate, Claude Akins.
- How long is The Devil's Brigade?
- The Devil's Brigade has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Brigade?
- The Devil's Brigade is a Action, Drama, War film.
- Where was The Devil's Brigade produced?
- The Devil's Brigade was produced in United States of America.