The Devil's Brigade
“What they did to each other was nothing compared to what they did to the enemy!”
Synopsis
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
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Top Cast
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William Holden
Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick
Cliff Robertson
Major Alan Crown
Vince Edwards
Major Cliff Bricker
Andrew Prine
Pvt. Theodore Ransom
Jeremy Slate
Sgt. Pat O'Neill
Claude Akins
Pvt. Rocky Rockman
Jack Watson
Cpl. Peacock
Richard Jaeckel
Pvt. Omar Greco
Bill Fletcher
Pvt. Bronc Guthrie
Richard Dawson
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Tom Troupe
Pvt. Al Manella
Luke Askew
Pvt. Hubert Hixon
Jean-Paul Vignon
Pvt. Henri Laurent
Tom Stern
Capt. Cardwell
Harry Carey Jr.
Capt. Rose
Michael Rennie
Lt. Gen. Mark Clark
Carroll O'Connor
Maj. Gen. Maxwell Hunter
Dana Andrews
Brig. Gen. Walter Naylor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- William Roberts
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Devil's Brigade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Wolper Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
William Roberts, Robert H. Adleman, George Walton
Alex North
William H. Clothier
William T. Cartwright
David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
William Roberts
Screenplay
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
David L. Wolper
Producer
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Alex North
Original Music Composer
William T. Cartwright
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil's Brigade
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What is The Devil's Brigade about?
At the onset of World War II, American Lt. Col. Robert Frederick is put in charge of a unit called the 1st Special Service Force, composed of elite Canadian commandos and undisciplined American soldiers. With Maj. Alan Crown leading the Canadians and Maj. Cliff Bricker the acting head of the American contingent, there is initial tension -- but the team comes together when given a daunting mission that few would dare to attempt.
Who directed The Devil's Brigade?
The Devil's Brigade was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Devil's Brigade?
The principal cast of The Devil's Brigade includes William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine, Jeremy Slate.
When was The Devil's Brigade released and how long is it?
The Devil's Brigade was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil's Brigade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil's Brigade was composed by Alex North.
Is The Devil's Brigade based on a book or true story?
The Devil's Brigade is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Robert H. Adleman", Book: "George Walton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil's Brigade?
The Devil's Brigade holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).