The Devil's Brigade (1968)

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An American colonel who has never been in combat is assigned to create a special forces unit from Canadian Army troops and a ragtag group of U.S. Army misfits.

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Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writers:

William Roberts (screenplay), Robert H. Adleman (based on the book by), George Walton (based on the book by)
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25 March 1999 | rdfan
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| I thought it was an emotional tribute to the First Special Service Force
I've read and researched quite a bit on the actual First Special Service Force, which this movie is based on, and found that, although it (as with most movies) does differ on occasion from the actual history, on the whole it is a moving tribute which captures the spirit of the Force. The acting was first-rate, and although the cinematography left a little to be desired I can see why it recieved high ratings among IMDB members.

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Trivia

On February 5 2015, surviving members of the "Black Devils" upon which this movie was based--all in their 90s--received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award, for their service in WWII.

Quotes

Pvt. Billy 'Bronc' Guthrie: One of them's a frog, boys. Why don't you say something, froggy!
Pvt. Henri Laurent: Merde.
Pvt. Rockwell 'Rocky' Rockman: What the hell does that mean?
Cpl. Wilfrid Peacock: To most people, it's an insult. But to you, I'd say it's a compliment.

Goofs

When the Canadians first arrive preceded by a pipe band, at one point the drummers cease drumming but the sound of drums continues on the soundtrack.

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.

Soundtracks

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
(uncredited)
Written by George A. Norton
Heard as the vehicles bring the troops back to camp after the brawl, and at Frederick's birthday (with modified lyrics)

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Plot Summary

Genres

Action | Drama | War

Details

Release Date:

2 August 1968

Language

English, German

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Camp Williams National Guard Base, Lehi, Utah, USA

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