The Inglorious Bastards
Seen it?1978 | 99 min | Action, War, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Dirty Dozen or Fury, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Set in Europe during WWII, a group of American soldiers on their way to military prison are beset upon by a German artillery attack, escaping with Switzerland in their sights. Before making it any farther, they volunteer to steal a V2 warhead for the French Underground - taking them deep into the heart of German territory.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 115K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Enzo G. Castellari
- Bo SvensonLt. Robert Yeager
- Fred WilliamsonPvt. Fred Canfield
- Peter HootenTony
- Michael PergolaniNick
- Jackie BasehartBerle
- Michel ConstantinVeronique
- Debra BergerNicole
- Raimund HarmstorfAdolf Sachs
- Ian BannenCol. Charles Thomas Buckner
- Donald O'BrienSS Officer