Commando
Marcia o crepa
Synopsis
A French Foreign Legion commander is told to assemble a unit and capture an Algerian rebel leader. He gathers in his old unit, most of whom are no longer in top form. One is having nightmares of past indiscretions, another is now drinking, another has lost his nerve. He takes them in captures the leader, but then is unable to make it to the pick up. He encounters a rebel patrol and is trapped unless they can escape before their water runs out.
Top Cast
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Stewart Granger
Captain Le Blanc
Dorian Gray
Nora
Carlos Casaravilla
Ben Bled
Ivo Garrani
Colonel Dionne
Alfredo Mayo
Mayor
Pablito Alonso
Arab Kid
Hans von Borsody
Fritz
Dietmar Schönherr
Petit Prince
Peter Carsten
Barbarossa
Fausto Tozzi
Brascia
Leo Anchóriz
Garcia
Maurizio Arena
Dolce Vita
Riccardo Garrone
Paolo
Guillermo Carmona
Jaime de Pedro
Francisco Cornet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Wisbar
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Mangione, Mino Guerrini, Frank Wisbar, Milton Krims, William Demby
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Marcia o crepa
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Tempo Film, Midega Film, Monachia Zeynfilm, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Wisbar
Giuseppe Mangione, Mino Guerrini, Frank Wisbar, Milton Krims, William Demby
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Cecilio Paniagua
Mario Serandrei
Willy Zeyn Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Mangione
Writer
Frank Wisbar
Director
Mino Guerrini
Writer
Frank Wisbar
Writer
Milton Krims
Writer
William Demby
Writer
Cecilio Paniagua
Director of Photography
Willy Zeyn Sr.
Producer
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Demofilo Fidani
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commando
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Commando about?
A French Foreign Legion commander is told to assemble a unit and capture an Algerian rebel leader. He gathers in his old unit, most of whom are no longer in top form. One is having nightmares of past indiscretions, another is now drinking, another has lost his nerve. He takes them in captures the leader, but then is unable to make it to the pick up. He encounters a rebel patrol and is trapped unless they can escape before their water runs out.
Who directed Commando?
Commando was directed by Frank Wisbar.
Who stars in Commando?
The principal cast of Commando includes Stewart Granger, Dorian Gray, Carlos Casaravilla, Ivo Garrani, Alfredo Mayo.
When was Commando released and how long is it?
Commando was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Commando?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Commando was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Commando?
Commando holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).