The Devil's Brigade
- Released on
- Runtime
- 130 mins
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.
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
- Cliff Robertson
- Vince Edwards
- Andrew Prine
- Jeremy Slate
- Claude Akins
- Jack Watson
- Richard Jaeckel
- Bill Fletcher
- Richard Dawson
- Tom Troupe
- Luke Askew
- Jean-Paul Vignon
- Tom Stern
- Harry Carey, Jr.
- Michael Rennie
- Carroll O'Connor
- Dana Andrews
- Gretchen Wyler
- Norman Alden
- Don Megowan
- David Pritchard
- Paul Busch
- Patric Knowles
- Wilhelm von Homburg
- Paul Hornung
- Gene Fullmer
- Maggie Thrett
- Rita Rogers
- Alix Talton
- Alan Caillou
- Hal Needham
- Julian Ludwig
- Patrick Waltz
- Jerry Gatlin
- Dick Simmons
- Karl-Otto Alberty
Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
Producers
- David L. Wolper
Screenwriter
- William Roberts