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Denmark released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Blu-Ray & DVD Combo, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: During the early days of World War II, England hastily plans commando raids against the German forces to keep them at bay until the United States finishes massing its forces and starts sending America's troops into battle. In order to tie up the German forces and as a part of England's plan, the Allies create the 1st Special Service Force to prepare and carry out an attack on Norway. Antagonism immediately erupts between Canadian Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson) and American Maj Cliff Bricker (Vince Edwards) when this commando force, composed of Canadian soldiers and American GIs, is headed by Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick (William Holden), a paper-pusher given his first field command. Frederick utilizes their mutual dislike as a basis for a rivalry that turns this rag-tag group of misfits into a disciplined fighting force. Frederick receives word that the Norway mission has been canceled after his men finally seem ready to fight. After appealing to Washington for another assignment for the commandos, the brigade is sent on a patrol near the German lines in southern Italy. The brigade captures an enemy-held village and is then given the seemingly impossible task of taking Mt. La Difensa. ...The Devil's Brigade (Blu-Ray & DVD Combo) (Blu-Ray)
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A good movie that you can watch over and over. Good acting, good story, lots of action. No love scenes or swearing and William Holden is tops.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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It is the height of the Second World War. Someone decided it was time to have a Joint Readiness Brigade. Many did not want to see it succeed so it was t consist of the bottom of the barrel US troops and crack Canadian troops. Naturedly to head this up was Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick (William Holden), Maj. Alan Crown (Cliff Robertson), and Maj. Cliff Bricker (Vince Edwards).
The film is formula (a "Dirty Dozen" knockoff) where they must give a rag tag motley crew the incentive to become a cohesive fighting machine will a will to win in unorthodox ways. In the process they will become Die Teufelsbrigade or The Devil's Brigade.
I have to admit that this is fun to watch over again as we see the slow metamorphoses and ask what would I do in their shoes.
The film is formula (a "Dirty Dozen" knockoff) where they must give a rag tag motley crew the incentive to become a cohesive fighting machine will a will to win in unorthodox ways. In the process they will become Die Teufelsbrigade or The Devil's Brigade.
I have to admit that this is fun to watch over again as we see the slow metamorphoses and ask what would I do in their shoes.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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i really enjoyed this old fashioned war film like another reviewer said its similar to the dirty dozen , but far better in my opinion and i will certainly put this film up amongst the best war films. a very good addition to any war buffs collection .
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This is an ok war film starring,and the reason i purchased it,the late great William Holden,check out "Omen 2" and the seminal "The Wild Bunch". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vlad the emailer
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Great feel good movie
I first saw this in the Odeon is Leicester square when it first came out in 1968 and loved it. When I saw it was available in Amazon I wondered whether time would have dampened my... Read more
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Don't expect too much!
The quality of the disc itself is fine with both b lu-ray and DVD versions provided. As for the quality of the film? Read more
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This was a good film with good acting from William Holden and mickey Rooney.i enjoyed it very much.a bit of serious filming combined with a bit of comedy
Published 15 months ago by rosie
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Better than you think
I personally found the battle scenes wooden and forced. I did however, find the actual story fresh and interesting. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Enquirer
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A Rather Tired and Predictable Affair.
"The Devils Brigade", seems to have tried to cash in on the success of films like "The Great Escape" and "The Dirty Dozen", but unfortunately falls short of the flair and... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2011 by Bob Salter
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Devils Brigade
Not a bad ww2 film, just not one of the better ones ive seen. A group of soldiers who are not fit for much get knocked into shape to do a dirty job.
Published on 4 Jan 2011 by L. bowen
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The Devil's Brigade
very good to watch, based on true story (battle of monte cassino)and managed to portray events in usual hollywood style, but enjoyable nevertheless.
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