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The Devil’s Brigade (The Devil's Brigade)

May 15, 1968 · 130 min · 6.344/10 · Action, Drama, War

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.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers: William Roberts

Cast

William Holden
William Holden
Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
Cliff Robertson
Cliff Robertson
Major Alan Crown
Vince Edwards
Vince Edwards
Major Cliff Bricker
Andrew Prine
Andrew Prine
Pvt. Theodore Ransom
Jeremy Slate
Jeremy Slate
Sgt. Pat O'Neill
Claude Akins
Claude Akins
Pvt. Rocky Rockman
Jack Watson
Jack Watson
Cpl. Peacock
Richard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel
Pvt. Omar Greco
Bill Fletcher
Pvt. Bronc Guthrie
Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Tom Troupe
Tom Troupe
Pvt. Al Manella
Luke Askew
Luke Askew
Pvt. Hubert Hixon

Crew

  • Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Director of Photography: William H. Clothier
  • Producer: David L. Wolper
  • Screenplay: William Roberts
  • Stunt Coordinator: Hal Needham
  • Stunts: Ronnie Rondell Jr.
  • Book: Robert H. Adleman
  • Book: George Walton
  • Original Music Composer: Alex North

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.

Official Videos

The New Combat Instructor
The Worst Recruits Ever
Welcome to the First Special Service Force
Official Trailer