Never So Few
Seen it?1959 | 125 min | War, Drama, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% 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 adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or Empire of the Sun, start here.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sturges
- Frank SinatraCapt. Tom Reynolds
- Gina LollobrigidaCarla Vesari
- Charles BronsonSgt. John Danforth
- Steve McQueenCorp. Bill Ringa
- Peter LawfordCapt. Grey Travis, Doctor
- Paul HenreidNikko Regas
- Brian DonlevyGen. Sloan
- Kipp HamiltonMargaret Fitch
- Dean JonesSgt. Jim Norby
- Robert BrayCol. Fred Parkson