Attack
Seen it?1956 | 107 min | Drama, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 history buffs. If you loved The Longest Day or Operation Mincemeat, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 1944. Lieutenant Costa, an infantry company officer who must establish artillery observation posts in a strategic area, has serious doubts about Captain Cooney's leadership ability.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich
- Jack PalanceJoe Costa
- Eddie AlbertErskine Cooney
- Lee MarvinClyde Bartlett
- Robert StraussBernstein
- Richard JaeckelSnowden
- Buddy EbsenTolliver
- Strother MartinIngersol
- Jon ShepoddJohn Jackson
- Peter van EyckSS Captain
- Steven GerayOtto