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The Dirty Dozen (1967)

“Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!”

7.6/10 · 1,366 votes 2h 29m nr ActionAdventureWar

#7 of 19 films from 1967 #179 of 2168 in action

Directed by Robert Aldrich · Written by Nunnally Johnson, E.M. Nathanson, Lukas Heller

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Overview

12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.

Cast

Lee Marvinas Maj. John Reisman
Ernest Borgnineas Maj. Gen. Worden
Charles Bronsonas Joseph Wladislaw
Jim Brownas Robert Jefferson
John Cassavetesas Victor Franko
Richard Jaeckelas Sergeant Bowren
George Kennedyas Major Max Armbruster
Trini Lópezas Pedro Jiminez
Ralph Meekeras Captain Stuart Kinder
Robert Ryanas Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Telly Savalasas Archer Maggott
Donald Sutherlandas Vernon Pinkley
Clint Walkeras Samson Posey
Robert Webberas General Denton

Facts

Release dateJune 15, 1967
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) — longer as the 1967 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, War
LanguageEN
Budget$5,400,000
Box office$45,300,000 (8.4× budget)
IMDbtt0061578

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Questions

How long is The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is The Dirty Dozen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,366 votes, which places it #7 of 19 films released in 1967 in this index (top 68%) and #179 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen was directed by Robert Aldrich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962).
Who stars in The Dirty Dozen?
Lee Marvin as Maj. John Reisman; Ernest Borgnine as Maj. Gen. Worden; Charles Bronson as Joseph Wladislaw; Jim Brown as Robert Jefferson; John Cassavetes as Victor Franko; Richard Jaeckel as Sergeant Bowren.
What is The Dirty Dozen rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Dirty Dozen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9321.

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