Shout at the Devil
Seen it?1976 | 147 min | Adventure, War, Action, Drama, History
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 The Dirty Dozen, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
During World War One an English adventurer, an American elephant poacher and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. The story is based on a novel by Wilbur Smith, which in turn is very loosely based on events involving the light cruiser SMS Königsberg, which was sunk after taking refuge in Rufigi delta in 1915.
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
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Dirty Dozen
Saturday SpecialAlso stars Lee Marvin, in another war action film, and a Saturday Special.
The Eagle Has Landed
Sunday Safe BetAnother war adventure, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Great Raid Weeknight WatchAnother war action film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Force 10 from Navarone Weeknight WatchAnother war drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Bat★21 Sunday Safe BetAnother war drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Peter R. Hunt
- Lee MarvinColonel Flynn O'Flynn
- Roger MooreSebastian Oldsmith
- Barbara ParkinsRosa O'Flynn / Oldsmith
- Ian HolmMohammed
- Reinhard KolldehoffHerman Fleischer
- Gernot EndemannBraun
- Karl Michael VoglerVon Kleine
- Horst JansonKyller
- Gerard PaquisCapt. da Silva
- Maurice DenhamMr. Smythe