The Dirty Dozen
"Train them! Excite them! Arm them!...Then turn them loose on the Nazis!"
Originally released in 1967. The Dirty Dozen is a action/adventure film. directed by Robert Aldrich. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Charles Bronson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,277 votes)
Budget
$5.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$45.3M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Lee Marvin
as Maj. John Reisman
Ernest Borgnine
as Maj. Gen. Worden
Charles Bronson
as Joseph Wladislaw
Jim Brown
as Robert Jefferson
John Cassavetes
as Victor Franko
Richard Jaeckel
as Sergeant Bowren
George Kennedy
as Major Max Armbruster
Trini López
as Pedro Jiminez
Ralph Meeker
as Captain Stuart Kinder
Robert Ryan
as Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,400,000
- Revenue
- $45,300,000
Production Companies
- Seven Arts Pictures
- MKH
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dirty Dozen about?
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 sent...
Who directed The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen was directed by Robert Aldrich.
How long is The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was The Dirty Dozen released?
The Dirty Dozen was released on June 15, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dirty Dozen?
The main cast of The Dirty Dozen includes Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes.
Is The Dirty Dozen worth watching?
The Dirty Dozen has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,277 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.