The Devil's Brigade
Seen it?1968 | 130 min | Action, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Zulu or Operation Mincemeat, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
- William HoldenLt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
- Cliff RobertsonMajor Alan Crown
- Vince EdwardsMajor Cliff Bricker
- Andrew PrinePvt. Theodore Ransom
- Jeremy SlateSgt. Pat O'Neill
- Claude AkinsPvt. Rocky Rockman
- Jack WatsonCpl. Peacock
- Richard JaeckelPvt. Omar Greco
- Bill FletcherPvt. Bronc Guthrie
- Richard DawsonPvt. Hugh MacDonald