The Dirty Dozen

– 12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy châte..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1967
The Dirty Dozen (1967)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
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The Dirty Dozen (1967) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Oct 1967

Language:

English, German, French, Spanish, Latin

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Robert Aldrich

Writer:

Nunnally Johnson (screenplay), Lukas Heller (screenplay), E.M. Nathanson (novel)

Main Actors:

Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown

Plot:

A Major with an attitude problem and a history of getting things done is told to interview military prisoners with death sentences or long terms for a dangerous mission; To parachute behind enemy lines and cause havoc for the German Generals at a rest house on the eve of D-Day.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
73%