The Dirty Dozen

Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, et al.

Product Description

A U.S. major turns 12 GI felons into commandos for a raid on the Nazis before D-Day.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 012569507920
• Release Date: March 2002
• Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Warner Home Video
• Director: Robert Aldrich
• Starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Trini Lopez, Ralph Meeker, Robert Ryan
• Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: color
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

A classic among war pictures.

An opportunity arises to make a big difference in the war with just one operation. However, it is determined that there is a possibility that no one will survive. So, who better to choose than soldiers who are already condemned to die? The formula is standard, where all the 12 individual personalities are introduced. Throughout the film, they display their strengths and weaknesses as they become a team. As with many big-budget movies, the 12 actors used to portray the 12 soldiers were well known at the time of the production. Of course, we will all have our favorites, and with 12 personalities to choose from, not all 12 actors will have the same strength of character. However, they are all needed to balance the story. It is not the story behind the film that gives it its strength. A few faux pas are overlooked. You will soon feel that you are part of this expedition. I find myself periodically rewatching this movie, and each time still pick up or remember nuances that were overlooked. So, if you have an opportunity, you will want to rewatch this movie.

Enjoyable

Have enjoyed this movie for many years, had to change from VHS to DVD