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The Devil's Brigade

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At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick (William Holden) 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 (Cliff Robertson) leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker (Vince Edwards) 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.
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Elston Brooks Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 05/01/2024
The Devil's Brigade -- fascinating in its first half and full of bloody warfare action in its second half -- is sure to enthrall the Dirty Dozen followers and capture a new batch of viewers on its own. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 10/23/2004
2.5/4
There was doubtless stupidity on both sides during the war; there's certainly no lack of it in The Devil's Brigade. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/08/2024
2/4
Out of the numerous WWII adventure yarns from the 1960s that featured all-star casts, The Devil’s Brigade turned out to be among the weaker offerings. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/24/2018
C
Only the stuntmen excel in this star-studded but inane war film filled with tiresome cliches. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/18/2005
3/5
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews 02/14/2005
3/5
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Kevin B 02/02/2023 Really enjoyed this movie See more Chris M 09/15/2022 I don't know if this was based on actual events but considering how insanely stupid this plan was, I hope not. War movies does have one thing in common with horror movies, you need the audience to care about the characters. So when you start killing them off you say, "NOT THAT GUY!" Not "About time that asshole died!" But they could kill off the entire cast and I wouldn't bat an eye. Also, they killed a real snake in the movie for no reason at all. The acting is good but good acting in a bad movie still makes it a bad movie. See more 09/10/2021 Pretty average war film. Other than some aspects of the film which may be based on real events, the main storyline follows a well trodden path. misfit soldiers train up to be good (first half of film) then go to war (second half). The fighting is very gung-ho and completely unrealistic. There are many better war films than this - what one of those. See more 04/21/2019 This film has America written all over it. From the rivalries to the bravery. Even the hard nose conpassions of william Holdens part. Shined woth glowing American pride. The only downside to this film is that it was not long enough. I enjoyed even minute of this very entertaining fim. It is truly ashame that Hollywood is no longer capable of the kind of patriotism. See more 06/18/2018 Based on a true story, thank you all, especially to those who took part and sacrificed in 1SSF. The pioneers who took the 1st step towards today's modern special forces. TY so much. From vet to another. See more 06/25/2014 It's a William Holden dirty dozen sort of movie, only not as good. Worth watching. However, not one of Holden's better films. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick (William Holden) 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 (Cliff Robertson) leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker (Vince Edwards) 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
Producer
David L. Wolper
Screenwriter
William Roberts
Production Co
United Artists
Genre
War, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
2h 10m
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