The Lost Battalion
“Caught between two lines of fire, the Germans gave them two options: surrender or die. They chose a third.”
Synopsis
Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in October 1918 France during the closing weeks of World War I.
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Lost Battalion WWI movie DVD extended trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-04
Top Cast
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Ricky Schroder
Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey
Phil McKee
Capt. George McMurtry
Jamie Harris
Sgt. Gaedeke
Jay Rodan
Lt. Leak
Adam James
Capt. Nelson Holderman
Daniel Caltagirone
Pvt. Phillip Cepeglia
Michael Goldstrom
Pvt. Jacob Rosen
André Vippolis
Pvt. Frank Lipasti
Rhys Miles Thomas
Pvt. Robert Yoder
Arthur Kremer
Pvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky
Finbar Lynch
Ferguson
Derek Kueter
Major Wanvig
Hugh Fraser
General DeCoppet
Wolf Kahler
Major General (Generalmajor) Freidrich Wilhelm Von Sybel
Michael Brandon
Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
Paul Courtenay Hyu
Pvt. Stanley Chinn
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- James Carabatsos
- Original Score
- Richard Marvin
- Original Title
- The Lost Battalion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- David Gerber Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, A+E Global Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
James Carabatsos
Richard Marvin
Jonathan Freeman
William B. Stich
Michael Weisbarth, Romain Schroeder, David Gerber, Tom Reeve, Avi Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
James Carabatsos
Writer
Michael Weisbarth
Producer
Romain Schroeder
Producer
David Gerber
Producer
Tom Reeve
Producer
Avi Levy
Producer
David Craig
Producer
Jonathan Freeman
Director of Photography
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
William B. Stich
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Battalion
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What is The Lost Battalion about?
Fact-based war drama about an American battalion of over 500 men which gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in October 1918 France during the closing weeks of World War I.
Who directed The Lost Battalion?
The Lost Battalion was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in The Lost Battalion?
The principal cast of The Lost Battalion includes Ricky Schroder, Phil McKee, Jamie Harris, Jay Rodan, Adam James.
When was The Lost Battalion released and how long is it?
The Lost Battalion was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Battalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Battalion was composed by Richard Marvin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Battalion?
The Lost Battalion holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).