The Devil's Brigade

original title:
The Devil's Brigade
other titles:
(Die Teufelsbrigade)
country / year of production:
USA / 1968 (x)
original length:
130 min. , color
premiere:
15 May 1968
genre:
adventure
based on:
Robert H. Adleman/ George Walton. The Devil's Brigade. Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1966.
director:
Andrew V. McLaglen
film script:
William Roberts , Robert H. Adleman
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cast (role):
Cliff Robertson , William Holden
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plot synopsis:
During World War II a special fighting unit is formed out of Americans and Canadians. First there is a period of conflict between the two groups, but then they turn to friendship and respect. Together they are send on a mission to Italy, which is very dangerous and nearly impossible.
keywords:
special forces , based on a true story , incompetent officers , liberation , criminal soldiers on probation mission , boot-camp
war:
Second World War (1939-1945)
literature:
remarks:
The Devil's Brigrade actually existed; although the unit was actually known as "The Black Devils".
availability:
VHS, DVD