Play Dirty
“Forget the medals, throw away the rule book, if you want to survive… Play Dirty”
Synopsis
During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.
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Play Dirty (1969) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-18
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Capt. Douglas
Nigel Davenport
Capt. Cyril Leech
Nigel Green
Col. Masters
Harry Andrews
Brig. Blore
Patrick Jordan
Maj. Alan Watkins
Daniel Pilon
Capt. Attwood (Blore's adjutant at Special Forces HQ)
Bernard Archard
Col. Homerton
Aly Ben Ayed
Sadok
Enrique Ávila
Kafkarides
Mohsen Ben Abdallah
Hassan
Mohamed Kouka
Assine
Takis Emmanuel
Kostas Manou
Scott Miller
Boudesh
Vivian Pickles
German Nurse
Michael Stevens
Capt. Johnson
Anthony Stamboulieh
Barman in Arab Bar
Jose Halufi
Arab
Stanley Caine
German Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvyn Bragg, Lotte Colin
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Play Dirty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, French, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Lowndes Productions Limited, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Melvyn Bragg, Lotte Colin, André de Toth, George Marton
Michel Legrand
Edward Scaife
Alan Osbiston, Jack Slade
Harry Saltzman
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Melvyn Bragg
Screenplay
Lotte Colin
Screenplay
André de Toth
Writer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Harry Saltzman
Producer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Jack Slade
Editor
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Dirty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play Dirty about?
During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.
Who directed Play Dirty?
Play Dirty was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Play Dirty?
The principal cast of Play Dirty includes Michael Caine, Nigel Davenport, Nigel Green, Harry Andrews, Patrick Jordan.
When was Play Dirty released and how long is it?
Play Dirty was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Play Dirty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play Dirty was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play Dirty?
Play Dirty holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).