Darby's Rangers
“The Picture That Gets Closer To A Fighting Man Than Any Picture Before!”
Synopsis
Stationed in Scotland, Maj. William Darby and the men under his command are trained by British commandos, becoming the U.S. Army's 1st Ranger Battalion. Their drilling period is rigorous, but the men find time to romance local women before being deployed to fight the Nazis. U.S. forces battle from French North Africa to Italy, but when a surprise attack decimates the 1st and 3rd Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna, Darby and the 4th Battalion must come to their aid.
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James Garner
William Orlando Darby
Etchika Choureau
Angelina De Lotta / Dittmann
Jack Warden
Saul Rosen / Narrator
Edd Byrnes
Arnold Dittman
Venetia Stevenson
Peggy McTavish
Torin Thatcher
Sergeant McTavish
Peter Brown
Rollo Burns
Joan Elan
Wendy Hollister
Corey Allen
Tony Sutherland
Stuart Whitman
Hank Bishop
Murray Hamilton
Sims Delancey
William Wellman Jr.
Eli Clatworthy
Andrea King
Sheilah Andrews
Adam Williams
Heavy Hall
Edward Ashley
Lt. Dave Manson
Raymond Bailey
Brig. Gen. W.A. Wise
Willis Bouchey
Gen. Truscott
Phil Adams
Ranger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Darby's Rangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Max Steiner
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Darby's Rangers about?
Stationed in Scotland, Maj. William Darby and the men under his command are trained by British commandos, becoming the U.S. Army's 1st Ranger Battalion. Their drilling period is rigorous, but the men find time to romance local women before being deployed to fight the Nazis. U.S. forces battle from French North Africa to Italy, but when a surprise attack decimates the 1st and 3rd Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna, Darby and the 4th Battalion must come to their aid.
Who directed Darby's Rangers?
Darby's Rangers was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Darby's Rangers?
The principal cast of Darby's Rangers includes James Garner, Etchika Choureau, Jack Warden, Edd Byrnes, Venetia Stevenson.
When was Darby's Rangers released and how long is it?
Darby's Rangers was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Darby's Rangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darby's Rangers was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darby's Rangers?
Darby's Rangers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).