The Devil's Brigade

Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date

1968

Runtime

2h 10m

Genres

Action, Drama, War

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Andrew V. McLaglen

Production

Wolper Pictures

Cast

William Holden

Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick

Cliff Robertson

Major Alan Crown

Vince Edwards

Major Cliff Bricker

Andrew Prine

Pvt. Theodore Ransom

Jeremy Slate

Sgt. Pat O'Neill

Claude Akins