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The Devil's Brigade

  • 1968
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  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.9K
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The Devil's Brigade (1968)
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A US Army Colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army.A US Army Colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army.A US Army Colonel is tasked with forming an elite commando-style unit from crack Canadian troops and the dregs of the US Army.

  • Director
    • Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Writers
    • William Roberts
    • Robert H. Adleman
    • George Walton
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Cliff Robertson
    • Vince Edwards
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew V. McLaglen
    • Writers
      • William Roberts
      • Robert H. Adleman
      • George Walton
    • Stars
      • William Holden
      • Cliff Robertson
      • Vince Edwards
    • 57User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Trailer 3:45
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    Photos58

    William Holden, Vince Edwards, and Cliff Robertson in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Wilhelm von Homburg in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Rita Rogers in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Gretchen Wyler in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Richard Dawson and Maggie Thrett in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Richard Dawson, Paul Hornung, Rex Layne, and Maggie Thrett in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Karl-Otto Alberty in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Carroll O'Connor in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Paul Busch in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    Gérard Herter and Jeremy Slate in The Devil's Brigade (1968)
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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • Maj. Alan Crown
    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Maj. 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
    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
    Jean-Paul Vignon
    Jean-Paul Vignon
    • Pvt. Henri Laurent
    Tom Stern
    • Capt. Cardwell
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Capt. Rose
    • (as Harry Carey)
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter
    Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews
    • Brig. Gen. Walter Naylor
    • Director
      • Andrew V. McLaglen
    • Writers
      • William Roberts
      • Robert H. Adleman
      • George Walton
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The Devil's Brigade actually existed; its formal military designation was the First Special Service Force (FSSF), and alternatively known as the "Black Devils". It was indeed a joint American-Canadian unit, was comprised of three regiments of two battalions each, and was envisioned for difficult, cold-weather, mountain-warfare missions. The members were known as "Forcemen". Initially earmarked for Northern Europe, the FSSF was first sent to the Pacific, then to the Italian campaign, before finishing its service in southern France in 1944. During World War II, the brigade suffered casualty rates of 39%. Upon disbandment in 1944, each nations' Forcemen were incorporated into their national armies. Veterans of the Devil's Brigade have been meeting each year since 1945, in Montana, at the former training facility depicted in the movie, although in the movie, filming took place in Utah, as a stand-in for Montana.
    • Goofs
      On Colonel Frederick's office map, Poland has its post-1945 borders and Germany is divided into the postwar East Germany and West Germany.
    • Quotes

      Maj. Alan Crown: [after the Canadians finished singing a mocking version of 'Yankee Doodle'] Corporal Peacock, your stripes are not a licence to behave like an ass. There will be no more insulting or derogatory remarks about the Yanks, is that clear?

      Cpl. Wilfrid Peacock: Yes, sir.

      Cpl. Wilfrid Peacock: [addressing the Canadians] There will be no more insulting or derogatory remarks about the Yanks.

      Pvt. Hugh MacDonald: Oh, would ordinary insults be acceptable, sir?

    • Crazy credits
      The copyright date in the opening credits is MCMXLVIII, which would be 1948, not 1968, when the film was actually produced.
    • Alternate versions
      The TV version of the film plays with subtitles for the Germans; the video version dosen't include subtitles.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Strange Report: Report 2493: Kidnap - Whose Pretty Girl Are You? (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      You Always Hurt the One You Love
      (uncredited)

      Words by Allan Roberts and music by Doris Fisher

      Sung by Andrew Prine and Gretchen Wyler in the bar prior to the fight.

    User reviews57

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    The cast makes the film.
    You may sometimes get the feeling that Hollywood thinks that World War II was won entirely by commando units. But The Devil's Brigade is one of the better "Special Forces" films. William Holden is chosen to meld a group of American misfits with an elite group of Canadian Army troops. The results are sometimes predictable, but nevertheless, interesting and humorous.The well-chosen cast makes the film what it is, with Jeremy Slate turning in a understated but splendid performance as the hand-to-hand combat instructor. The Devil's Brigade is good entertainment.
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    7
    • Cactus-7
    • Dec 12, 1999

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1968 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Djavolska brigada
    • Filming locations
      • Camp Williams National Guard Base, Lehi, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Wolper Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,000,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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