Merrill's Marauders
“How they fought those last 500 miles will remain forever in your memory!”
Synopsis
Brigadier General Frank D. Merrill leads the 3,000 American volunteers of his 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), aka "Merrill's Marauders", behind Japanese lines across Burma to Myitkyina, pushing beyond their limits and fighting pitched battles at every strong-point.
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Top Cast
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Jeff Chandler
Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill
Ty Hardin
2nd Lt. Lee Stockton
Peter Brown
Bullseye
Andrew Duggan
Capt. Abraham Lewis Kolodny, MD
Will Hutchins
Chowhound
Claude Akins
Sgt. Kolowicz
Luz Valdez
Burmese girl
John Hoyt
Gen. Joseph Stilwell
Charlie Briggs
Muley (as Charles Briggs)
Chuck Roberson
Officer
Chuck Hayward
Officer
Chuck Hicks
Cpl. Doskis
Jack C. Williams
Doctor
Vaughan Wilson
Bannister
Pancho Magalona
Taggy
Mark Slade
Corporal (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Sperling, Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Merrill's Marauders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- United States Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Milton Sperling, Samuel Fuller, Charlton Ogburn Jr.
Howard Jackson
William H. Clothier
Folmar Blangsted
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Milton Sperling
Screenplay
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Milton Sperling
Producer
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.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrill's Marauders
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What is Merrill's Marauders about?
Brigadier General Frank D. Merrill leads the 3,000 American volunteers of his 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), aka "Merrill's Marauders", behind Japanese lines across Burma to Myitkyina, pushing beyond their limits and fighting pitched battles at every strong-point.
Who directed Merrill's Marauders?
Merrill's Marauders was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in Merrill's Marauders?
The principal cast of Merrill's Marauders includes Jeff Chandler, Ty Hardin, Peter Brown, Andrew Duggan, Will Hutchins.
When was Merrill's Marauders released and how long is it?
Merrill's Marauders was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Merrill's Marauders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merrill's Marauders was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Merrill's Marauders based on a book or true story?
Merrill's Marauders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charlton Ogburn Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merrill's Marauders?
Merrill's Marauders holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).