The Dirty Dozen(1967)
“Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!”
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.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Studio
Seven Arts Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$45M
Cast
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
George Kennedy
as Major Max Armbruster
Trini López
as Pedro Jiminez
Ralph Meeker
as Captain Stuart Kinder
Robert Ryan
as Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Telly Savalas
as Archer Maggott
Donald Sutherland
as Vernon Pinkley
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1967
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
Latin
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$45M
Production Companies
Seven Arts Pictures • MKH • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dirty Dozen?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Dirty Dozen (1967).
What is The Dirty Dozen about?▼
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.
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?▼
The Dirty Dozen was directed by Robert Aldrich and released in 1967. It is a action, adventure, war film.
How long is The Dirty Dozen?▼
The Dirty Dozen has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
Who stars in The Dirty Dozen?▼
The cast of The Dirty Dozen includes 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 and more.
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