The Devil's Brigade (1968)

6.3/10 130 min Action Drama War

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.

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

Pvt. Rocky Rockman

Jack Watson

Cpl. Peacock

Richard Jaeckel

Pvt. Omar Greco

Richard Dawson

Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Tom Troupe

Pvt. Al Manella

Luke Askew

Pvt. Hubert Hixon

Jean-Paul Vignon

Pvt. Henri Laurent

Tom Stern

Capt. Cardwell

Harry Carey, Jr.

Capt. Rose

Michael Rennie

Lt. Gen. Mark Clark

Carroll O'Connor

Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter

Dana Andrews

Brig. Gen. Walter Naylor

Gretchen Wyler

The Lady of Joy

Norman Alden

MP Lieutenant

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